Overview
Join to apply for the Teaching AssistantEDV/2025/SMCVA/97603 role at The Becket School.
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 until 31 August 2026 starting as soon as possible, working for 23 hours 45 minutes per week, term time only.
Working hours: Mondays to Fridays 8:30-12:00, Monday afternoons 13:00-15:15, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 13:00-15:00. (An additional afternoon could be added if a lunch-time supervisor vacancy is incorporated within this role.)
About Us
Saint Mary\'s Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary school located in Grantham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good 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.
Responsibilities
* 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 £13,345 - £13,984 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.
Benefits
* Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
* Access to CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
* Cycle-to-Work scheme and staff discounts.
* A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
* Term time only working.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 9.00am.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourage applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
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