An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our already established team of Teaching Assistants. This role will involve supporting students within the classroom setting. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed person to join our dedicated team. Part time hours will also be considered for this role.

 Purpose of Role

To work under the direct supervision of the SENDCo and curriculum directors to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures and the SEN Code of Practice. This will include providing support to students within their classroom lessons and occasionally to facilitate small groups outside of the classroom. There may also be occasions when you are required to support in other curriculum areas.  

Long Field Spencer Academy is a small, vibrant and friendly community secondary school, located in the market town of Melton Mowbray, just 17 miles from both Nottingham and Leicester.  Ours is a modern and forward-thinking school which embraces new opportunities within teaching and learning as well as offering a wealth of excellent extracurricular opportunities, some of which are unique to our school. Judged as ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023). We welcome all visitors to the school and a visit is recommended to see the school in action. Long Field Spencer Academy is part of Spencer Academies Trust (SAT).

 If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Chris Haggett on 01664 561234 chaggett@longfieldspencer.org.uk

 The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post must be submitted through our recruitment portal.  CVs cannot be accepted. 

Closing date for applications Midday 9 January 2026 

Interviews will take place week commencing 12 January 2026

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

 The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

 Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.