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Teaching Assistant x 2 Positions
Start Date: 13th April 2026
Salary: Grade 6 (£13.46 per hour)
Hours: 17.5 Hours a week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 12.00pm). Term Time Only
Contract: Position 1 – Permanent. Position 2 - Fixed Term until December 2026.
Whitwick St John the Baptist CE Primary School is based in the Coalville area of Leicestershire.
We strive to ensure our children are prepared for their future in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Out whole school vision is “Grow, Achieve, Bloom, Repeat.” It is based on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 1-23. This vision underpins everything that we do and drives us to provide a curriculum that is excited and varied for all of our children and ensures that school is a place where children grow, achieve and bloom. We can offer:
•A whole school ethos based on mutual respect.
•Strong staff relationships
•Children who are respectful and who work hard.
•An active and supportive governing body
•Strong links with several local schools through our Collaborative Partnership.
•Access to many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
The successful applicant will hold or will be working towards a level 3 qualification in teaching and learning.
In addition to the job description, it is essential that applicants are:
•Highly motivated and inspirational.
•A reflective practitioner who demonstrates adaptability and is receptive to new ideas.
•Committed to working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for children.
•Able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
•Committed to promoting the school’s safeguarding processes.
•Willing to promote the Christian ethos of the school.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th March 2026
Applications Close: Monday 23rd February at 5.00pm
Please note that we DO NOT accept CV's. To apply for this position, please complete an application form.
Safeguarding Statement
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Whitwick St John The Baptist CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.