Job Description

To Apply please contact c.tullett@lumenchristi.org.uk to gain an application pack, CV's will NOT be accepted

VACANCY: Teaching Assistant

Required September 2025

Temporary, with the possibility of moving Permanent

32.5 hours per week

TERM TIME ONLY

Grade 3: Actual Salary 20,643 - 25,516

St James' Catholic Primary School is a happy, successful 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 enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate in supporting pupils with learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

The successful candidate will be:

Supportive of the school's distinctive Catholic nature

A highly-skilled teaching assistant

Enthusiastic

Highly organised

Committed to achieving the highest standards

Reflective

Committed to their own professional development

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or an equivalent qualification

We can offer:

A supportive and caring learning environment which aims to promote and develop expertise of all staff through a commitment to CPD.

Enthusiastic and friendly children who respond well to encouragement and challenge and have a love for learning.

Excitement and challenge with varied opportunities from our collaborative networking within the Lumen Christi MAC and local schools.

An Outstanding school (Ofsted September 2024, RE Section 48 May Inspection 2019)

Application forms are available to download from our school website: Home St James Catholic Primary School or you are welcome to call Mrs Dews on 0121 464 9700 to request a pack (for collection) or email on enquiry@stj-lumenchristi.org.uk

Only applications on the CES application form will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form must be completed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20,643.00-25,516.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: TA St James
Expected start date: 01/09/2025