Ehcp Teaching Assistant - Leicester, United Kingdom - Leicester Grammar School

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We are looking for enthusiastic, inspiring and versatile EHCP Teaching Assistants, who will work 1:1, with small groups or supporting in specific lessons, to facilitate and promote teaching and learning of pupils with an Education Healthcare Plan.

This role presents an opportunity to motivate young people to develop confidence in their own independent learning and resilience. This is also an opportunity to grow professionally whilst working in a supportive environment.

The purpose of our EHCP Teaching Assistants is to:

  • Work under the guidance of the Director of Learning Development to ensure that the aims and objectives of SEND across the Trust are consistently delivered;
  • Deliver timely and effective learning support assistance for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
This role will involve many and varied activities, with every day being different.

To be succesful you must have:

  • A commitment to making a difference to the education of our pupils
  • Evidence of excellent teamwork, communication skills, personal wellbeing and good judgment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage staff, parent and pupil relationships
  • The ability and commitment to work creatively to ensure that children develop as happy, motivated, independent learners
  • Possess and understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding children
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality
It may be an advantage if you have previous experience or qualifications working with or supporting young people.


You will be primarily based at Leicester Grammar School however, there may be some hours available for pupils at LGS Stoneygate.

We have some part-time and full-time hours available. As an EHCP Teaching Assistant, you will work term-time plus one week of staff INSET days (35 working weeks).

Remuneration will be at £12.97 per hour, with holiday pay added to your monthly salary.

  • The current period of the funding agreement from the County, and
  • The pupil/s with EHCP that you support remain within the school/Trust.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.


Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our recruitment procedures.


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