Teaching Assistant
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Contract Term: Fixed Term until 31/8/2026 Salary: Grade 3.6-9 £21,267 - £22,291 pro rata (£24,796 - £25,989 FTE) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: 32.5 hours per week term time only + 1 week INSETsSt Paul’s is a community day school for both boys and girls aged between 3 and 11 years.At St Paul’s we aim to provide a fun, caring and inspiring learning environment, where pupils can flourish from their starting points, making good progress both personally and academically. We take a lot of time and care to ensure that all experiences are good ones, right from the very start of a child’s learning journey.The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.We are looking to appoint a Teaching AssistantPlease refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.The Benefits We Can OfferThe opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.A rewarding role where no two days are the same!Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributionsAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeA Bike2Work SchemeFor more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01775 723326Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 20th October 2025. The school reserves the right to invite suitable applicants to interview prior to the closing date. Interviews will take place: To be arranged. CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.Apply
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