Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding and friendly Preparatory School Team from April 2023. The Teaching Assistant will support the Preparatory School Teachers as well as the wider school community and required to work 15.5 hours per week, Tuesday 8.30am-6:00pm, Wednesday 8.00am-4.00pm, term time – plus two weeks (36 weeks).
A relevant child care or teaching assistant qualification is desirable.
A good rate of pay is offered with free parking, lunch and beverages.
The Teaching Assistant will provide:
- Support for pupils – to include support for groups and individual pupils, as directed by the class teacher
- Support for teachers – to include working with the teacher to develop lessons, work plans and the classroom environment
- Support for the wider school community – to include assisting with the facilitation of the co-curricular programme and other duties helping to supervise pupils during the day
Enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this role.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15.5 per week
Salary: £11.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE7 4SG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across Ratcliffe College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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