Teaching Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at work

Job summary

St Francis Catholic Primary, part of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to inspire and support young learners in a warm, inclusive environment.

You will work as part of a committed team, contribute to a culture of high standards and safeguarding, and benefit from pension enrolment and cycle-to-work schemes offered by the Trust.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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:

• Patience, positivity and a love for working with children.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A team player who is eager to help students thrive.

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.

The school

St Francis Catholic Primary is a warm, inclusive school rooted in Franciscan values where the Catholic faith is both taught and lived; we welcome children and families of all faiths and none. Our close partnership with parents and the parish creates a supportive community that expects high standards of teaching, compassion and respect. Staff here are supported to develop their practice, contribute to a vibrant curriculum that celebrates cultural and religious diversity, and help pupils become confident, empathetic young people. If you are committed to excellent classroom practice, pastoral care and working as part of a values-driven team, St Francis offers a rewarding place to grow professionally and make a real difference.

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 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 support staff.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Perks at work: Access to high street discounts

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 other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

Learn more about us on our socials:

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