Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Employer: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust Location: St Clare's Primary School Hours: 27.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year Position: Permanent Salary: £15,895-£16,399 Actual Salary (FTE £24,027-£24,790) Grade: Band 2 (Points 3-5) Start Date: ASAP Closing date: 0900 Friday 8th May 2026 Interview Date: w/c 11th May 2026 Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Our friendly primary school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to inspire and support young learners. What We’re Looking For: Applicants must have experience working with children, with demonstrable school-based experience essential. Patience, positivity and a love for working with children. Strong communication and organisational skills. A team player who is eager to help students thrive. No two days are the same, and your impact will last a lifetime. Apply today and start your journey in education! We will offer the successful applicants a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an enjoyable and purposeful environment. How to apply To apply for this role please submit your application no later than the closing date stated above. You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received. We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment on 01530 837747. Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust? Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality. Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases. Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff. About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development. The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and othe