Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/STCPS/55517 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Kingsbury Drive, As[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Nottingham seeks a Teaching Assistant to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals. This role involves collaborating with teachers to create inclusive learning environments and providing assistance to students needing extra help. The position is fixed term until August 2026, offering a salary range of £9,392 - £9,690 per annum with benefits including pension contributions and access to CPD opportunities. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity is essential.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to CPD opportunities

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to support children in reaching academic and personal goals.
• Willingness to embrace and promote the Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their academic and personal growth.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging learning experiences.
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Proactive, adaptable approach

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 fixed term role working till 31 August 2026, working for 16.25 hours per week, Term Time Only.

About us

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school located in Aspley, Nottinghamshire. We are an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school. Our school is a great place to work.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 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 £9,392 - £9,690 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 with employer contributions over 20%.
• 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.
• Term time only working.

Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2026 at 9.00am

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact the school office on 0115 915 5762 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.