10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: GRADE 2 PART TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT 15 hours per week Term Time only - Monday- Friday 9am-12pm - Pay Grade 2 Actual Salary £8926 Temporary position until 31st July 2026.

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Actual salary

£8926

What skills and experience we're looking for

ST COLUMBA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

part of

LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

St Columba’s is a happy, successful and well-respected primary school which is part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company. The school has an excellent reputation as well as enjoying a strong partnership between the School and Parish community.

GRADE 2 PART TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT

15 hours per week Term Time only - Monday- Friday 9am-12pm - Pay Grade 2 Actual Salary £8926

Temporary position until 31st July 2026.

The School Standards Committee are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a firm commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
  • Has experience of working with children in schools.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close hard-working team
  • Is willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, parents, support agencies, governors and staff
  • Will become fully involved in the wider life of the school

We can offer you:

  • A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos
  • A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
  • Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
  • An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development

How to apply:

For further information and an application pack please contact Mrs York- Harris at m.york-harris@Sco-lumenchristi.org.uk . Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate visits to the school.

applications should be emailed to m.york-harris@Sco-lumenchristi.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos
  • A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
  • Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
  • An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Columba's Catholic Primary School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
193 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0121 675 4841

St Columba’s is a happy, successful and well-respected primary school which is part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company. The school has an excellent reputation as well as enjoying a strong partnership between the School and Parish community.

The School Standards Committee are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

Arranging a visit to St Columba's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.york-harris@sco-lumenchristi.org.uk.

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