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Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Level 2A

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School · Stoke-on-Trent · Stoke-on-Trent

Job description

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

A part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Learning Support Assistant Level 2A

Starting Annual Salary - £17642 - Actual

30 hours per week

Term Time plus one additional week (39 weeks per year)

Working hours will be Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.40pm

Start Date: 1st June 2026

We are looking for someone who is supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school and demonstrates the following attributes:

An enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role.

A high level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above is essential

Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly.

Has experience of working with children in a primary school setting

Loves working with children and forms good relationships with children and adults.

At St Thomas Aquinas we offer the following:

A supportive, positive and enthusiastic staff team.

Children who are well behaved and eager to learn.

Very supportive parents.

Excellent professional learning opportunities.

A school community which is committed to continual improvement and where every child is encouraged to succeed.

Application packs can be obtained via email from office.sta@ctkcc.co.uk or by contacting Miss Mannion on 01782 307530.

Closing Date: 16th June 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk

About this school

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
234
Avg teacher salary
£43,629
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.9:1
Academy trust
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7DG