Job Description

Salary

Grade 3 25 588.
Actual salary term time only 17,715.

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

East Leake Academy
Lantern Lane
East Leake
LE12 6QN

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

10/10/2025

Job reference

R05266

East Leake Academy

is seeking a temporary

Teaching Assistant

to join our talented and supportive team. We are looking for someone who is committed to inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with the inclusion team to support students in their academic and personal development. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

The successful candidate will have:

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent work experience Working with or caring for children of a relevant age An understanding of how to support a wide range of additional needs Ability to relate well to children and adults Display commitment to protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

Why join East Leake Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in East Leake with over 1,000 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall with feedback that 'pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They show respect and good manners when they speak with staff in class and at social times. Pupils know that their teachers want them to be as successful as possible. Pupils achieve well, and they are prepared by the school to be active citizens effectively.'

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Esther Wilson ewilson@eastleake-ac.org.uk for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%


Operational support holidays of 28, 32, or 35 days + 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time equivalent)


Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning


Employee Assistance Programme


GP helpline


Health and wellbeing advice and support


Eyecare vouchers


Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics


Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc


Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)


Childcare - breakfast and after school provision


Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 3rd November 2025

Interview date: tbc

Start date:

December 2025

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Esther Wilson, SENCo ewilson@eastleake-ac.org.uk

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower.

We respect.

We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody employed and volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.