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Learning Support Assistant Level 2B

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TA

This job expired on 10 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,693.72 Annually (Actual) Starting Salary - £27,693.72 (actual £19,399.90 per annum)

Learning Support Assistant Level 2B job summary

A vacancy exists for someone who is supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school and demonstrates the following attributes:

An enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role.

A high level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above is essential as is a NVQ2 or equivalent Qualification.

Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly.

Has experience of working with children in a Primary School setting

Has a passion for working with children and forms good relationships with children and adults.

At St Mary’s we offer the following:

A supportive, positive and enthusiastic staff team.

Children who are well behaved and eager to learn.

Very supportive parents.

Excellent professional learning opportunities.

A school community which is committed to continual improvement and where every child is encouraged to succeed.

previous applicants need not apply

Please note the closing date for this post is 9am on 10th March 2026. Interviews will take place the week over the following two weeks.

Application packs are available on the school website www.stmarycatholicprimary.co.uk or www.ctkcc.co.uk . School visits are also welcomed. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the Primary Academy Manager on 01782 627628 or email recruitment@ctkcc.co.uk.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk

Christ The King Catholic Collegiate will be merging with The Painsley Catholic Academy (which will be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust) on 1st November 2025. This means that as of that date, all Christ The King Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust on their existing pay and conditions. This is a routine process and is being done in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. Should you have any concerns about this, please get in touch.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-newcastle-under-lyme

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