Teaching Assistant

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support young learners at Holy Cross School in Whitwick. This part-time position requires a passion for working with children and strong communication skills. You will work 30 hours per week in a fixed-term role until August 2027. The role offers career progression opportunities and pension scheme enrolment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Automatic pension enrolment

Commitment to pay terms and conditions

Free childcare provision

Qualifications

• Must have a love for working with children.
• Eagerness to help students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in a dedicated primary school environment.
• Work 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant 30 hours at Holy Cross School a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Job Reference EDV/2025/HCSCVA/00438

Location Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £17,340.00 – £17,890.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date 9:00am, 17th Dec 2025

Start Date ASAP

Positions Available 2

About this Role

Our friendly primary school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to inspire and support young learners. You will work 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year in a fixed‑term role until August 2027 within the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

What We're Looking For

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

How to apply

Please submit your application by the closing date above. After submission you will receive an automated confirmation. We encourage you to visit our school; contact the office on 01530 832799 to arrange an appointment.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression across 23 academies.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contributions) or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Commitment to nationally agreed pay terms and conditions.
• Free childcare provision for employees’ children at our schools.

Contact

Office: 01530 832799

Email: [e-mail]