Teaching Assistant

Cit (community Inclusive Trust); Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work Scheme

Flexible working

CPD opportunities

Job summary

St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School in Spalding is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant with a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. This fixed-term, full-time post supports children aged 3–11 and offers a 32.5-hour week during term time plus one additional week.

The role is within the Cit (Community Inclusive Trust) and includes a strong focus on safeguarding and pupil development.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification.
• Experience supporting early years learners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Implement planned learning activities under supervision and monitoring.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare of children in line with school policies.

Skills

Level 3 EY Educator

Job description

Teaching Assistant (must have a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification) at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding

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• Job Reference #EDV/2026/SPCPANSS/11883
• Location
  Queens Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2JQ
• Contract Type
  Fixed Term
• Contract Term
  Full-Time
• Salary
  £21,969.00 - £23,026.00 Annually (Actual)
• Term time only + 1 week, Grade 3 SCP 6-9 £25,614 - £26,846 FTE
• Hours Per Week
  32.5
• Weeks Per Year
  39
• Fixed Term End Date
  Tue 31st Aug, 2027
• Closing Date
  Midnight, Wed 14th Oct, 2026
• Start Date
  As soon as possible
• Positions Available
  1
• Interview Date(s)
  To be agreed
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About this Role

St Paul's is a community day school for both boys and girls aged between 3 and 11 years.

At St Paul's we aim to provide a fun, caring and inspiring learning environment, where pupils can flourish from their starting points, making good progress both personally and academically. We take a lot of time and care to ensure that all experiences are good ones, right from the very start of a child's learning journey.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (must have a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification).

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

The benefits we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01775 723326 or via email - [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interviews will take place: On a date to be agreed

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

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We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (must have a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification)
At St Paul's we aim to provide a fun, caring and inspiring learning environment, where pupils can flourish from their starting points, making good progress both personally and academically. We take a lot of time and care to ensure that all experiences are good ones, right from the very start of a child's learning journey. The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
The benefits we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Bike2Work Scheme