Teaching Assistant

St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1PS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,588.59 - £17,962.83 Annually (Actual) £25,989.00-£28,142.00FTE

Teaching Assistant job summary

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Monday to Friday, 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week teacher training days)

The Holy Spirit Catholic Multi Academy is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant school community. This vital role supports the smooth running of our school and contributes directly to our mission of serving our students and their families with excellence, care, and compassion.

 Why Join Us?

Every school in our academy has the potential to excel, and you can play a key role in supporting their success. Join our dedicated, knowledgeable, and collaborative team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference.

 Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable with good time keeping
• Has a flexible, enthusiastic approach to work

  What We Offer:

•    CPD opportunities
•    A strong, caring ethos and supportive team
•    The chance to make a real difference

 Commitment to Safeguarding

 The Holy Spirit Catholic Multi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 As pupil safety is a key priority within our schools, we would expect applicants to familiarise themselves with our Staff Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy before an interview.

 We require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. At the interview stage, you will be required to provide proof of your Right to Work.

 In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) 2024, we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.  

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to contribute to our dynamic team, apply today and be part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benedict-s-catholic-primary-academy

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