Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy · Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
Actual salary: £17,582 - £17,856 (This is based on the April 2025 pay scales as the April 2026 pay awards has not yet been agreed however expect to be in line with inflation). 30 hours per week, term time only September start (possibly before) The Governors at Our Lady & St Benedict’s are looking to appoint a Teaching & Learning Assistant to work amongst our school’s small and committed staff team. The successful candidate will support the teacher, parents and other colleagues to help create an effective, safe and purposeful learning environment. You would be required to cover an after school club and some lunchtime duties within the role and the hours. Level 3 qualification is preferred. Your main responsibilities will be to work with our Academy Manager & lunchtime team to provide an enriching lunchtime break for the pupils. The successful candidate will require the ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience including teaching staff, students and parents, as well as the wider community. A flexible and practical approach, and a 'can do' attitude would also be desirable. Applicants should have experience of working in a primary school. Our new Teaching & Learning Assistant will: Be committed to actively upholding the catholic ethos of our school Be a good and better classroom practitioner, committed to raising standards Be creative, imaginative and innovative Have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and behaviour Be a strong team player Have good communication skills at all levels We can offer you: A welcoming and friendly school with well-motivated, happy children Dedicated and committed team members A supportive Governing Body A strong commitment to your professional development A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. Our Lady & St Benedict are part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust who are a living wage employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to DBS disclosure. Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Application forms are available to download from our school website www.ourladyandstbenedict.co.uk No applications will be accepted after 12pm on 12th June 2026.