Teaching Assistant

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust; Shenton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Primary School a Catholic Voluntary Academy in Coalville, Leicestershire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to inspire and support young learners. The role is fixed-term, part-time, 12 hours per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:45am-3:15pm) with term dates aligned to the school calendar.

You will join a friendly school team and contribute to a supportive environment. The successful candidate will bring patience, positivity, and good organisational skills to help children

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support young learners in daily activities.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Love for working with children

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Saint Clare's Primary School a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire

16 Days Remaining

16 Days Remaining

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/SCPSCVACL/23284
• Location: Convent Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SF
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £7,615.00 - £7,392.00 Annually (Actual)
  £25,614-£26,427 (FTE)
• Hours Per Week: 12 (Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:45am-3:15pm with 1/2 hour lunch)
• Fixed Term End Date: Fri 9th Jul, 2027
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Fri 23rd Oct, 2026
• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

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.

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.

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 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, 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:

• Instagram: @StThomasAquinasCMAT
• Facebook: @StThomasAquinasCMAT
• LinkedIn: @st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-multi-academy-trust

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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.
  
  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 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: Instagram: @StThomasAquinasCMAT Facebook: @StThomasAquinasCMAT LinkedIn: @st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-multi-academy-trust