Job Description

Employer
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
Grade 3, Point 5-6 & Grade 2, Point 3-4
Posted
19th December 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
5th January 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1527150

An exciting opportunity to join our exceptional school and be part of a well-established and respected multi academy trust.

We are looking for a temporary Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime duty to join our team.

TA Salary 25hrs - Grade 3 Points 5 - 6 (25,783 - 26,193 fte) Pro rata salary 15,032.27 - 15,271.31 per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor Salary 5hrs - Grade 2 Point 3-4 (24,987 - 25,380pa fte) Pro rata salary 2,838.96 - 2,883.61 per annum

Hours of work: 8.45am - 3.15pm (Monday to Friday)

Interviews to take place on 12th January 2026

We can offer you:

Opportunities for continuing professional development Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust A dynamic, committed and professional staff Over 250 friendly and enthusiastic children

You will:

Be committed to removing barriers to learning (alongside the team) Be organised and efficient with a sense of humour Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations Be able to work as part of a team Preferably have EYFS/ KS1 experience Preferably have SEMH and SEND experience

Application forms should be returned by midday 5th January 2026

About The Mead Educational Trust

TMET is a growing family of 15 schools in Leicester and Leicestershire. We believe that together we make a positive difference to the life chances of our children, to our communities and each other. Many organisations say that their staff are their greatest asset; at TMET we truly believe it.

Why Work for Us?

A happy and fulfilling workplace - 96% of Mead staff say this is a friendly place Career development pathways - for staff at all layers and in all roles Cross school networks to share and learn from each other Discounts and savings from the UK's major retailers 24/7 confidential helpline for mental, physical, financial or personal issues 24/7 GP telephone helpline Health Cash Plan Generous employer pension contribution for all staff

As a family of schools, we use our collective strength and talents in order to make a positive difference to our children, young people and communities. Every person who works for TMET has a role in helping our children succeed, from caretakers to teaching assistants to IT professionals.



At the heart of all we do is a commitment to provide our children with access to a world-class education, our schools with excellent school-to-school support, and our staff with high quality professional development. Our people really are our greatest asset and we are always looking for ways to help them develop and grow their careers. We have a brilliant team of staff who support and encourage each other, within and across our schools and central Trust.

Safeguarding Statement:

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.