Teaching Assistant

St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

EAP

Cycle-to-Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy in Lincoln seeks a Teaching Assistant to support students and work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons. This part-time, fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with 32.5 hours per week term time only.

You will provide one-to-one or small group assistance, foster an inclusive classroom, and help pupils reach their academic and personal goals while contributing to a positive Catholic ethos within the Our Lady of Lourdes Trust.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting both staff and students.
• Willingness to embrace and promote Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support children in reaching their academic and personal goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students needing additional support.
• Play an active role in maintaining a positive and inspiring classroom environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Proactive and adaptable

Respect Catholic ethos

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our students on their journey to success. You’ll work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide tailored support for individual students, and foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

There will be opportunities to develop within the school and make a valued contribution to our children's learning.

This is a part time fixed term role starting available now until 31 August 2027. You will be working 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

About us

St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school located in Lincoln. We are a fantastic place to work because we are a wonderful Catholic community which has the growth and development of staff as a key priority. We ensure that all pupils grow both spiritually and academically.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 35 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

• Support children in reaching their academic and personal goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students needing additional support.
• Play an active role in maintaining a positive and inspiring classroom environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting both staff and students.
• A willingness to embrace and promote our Catholic ethos (you don’t need to be Catholic but must respect our values).

What’s in it for you?

• An actual salary of £19,405 - £20,021 per annum (OLOL Band 2; Scale Points 3 - 5)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Generous Pension Scheme.
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
  • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
  • time only working.

Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026 at 9.00am

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what a warm and welcoming place we are and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Mrs Smith / Mr Baker on 01522 871400 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are 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 and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.