Teaching Assistant (New)

St George’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is a thriving and ambitious primary school at the heart of the Littleover community in Derby. In May 2024, the school was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, recognising its exceptionally high standards, strong Catholic ethos and unwavering commitment to pupil success.

Inspectors noted: “Pupils are happy and flourish at St George’s Catholic Voluntary Academy. The school is highly ambitious. Staff are dedicated and all are committed to enabling every pupil to succeed.”

Rooted in our mission, ‘Grow in Faith, Have Faith in Growing’, we are proud of our inclusive, caring community where every child is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. You will work closely with teachers and colleagues to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development across the school, helping all children to flourish.

You will:

• Support the teaching and learning in class and in small groups
• Work flexibly across age groups (3-11) and abilities
• Occasionally contribute to planning and assessment of children's progress
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Outstanding school within a supportive Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Has experience working with children aged 3-11
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to high standards
• Is caring, supportive and able to engage and inspire children

In return, we offer:

• A salary of £19,689 - £20,647 ( Band 3, Scale Points 6 - 9)
• A talented, committed and welcoming staff team
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• High-quality CPD and development opportunities
• Career progression across our family of 25 academies
• Local Government Pension Scheme (with employer contributions of 20%+)
• Nationally agreed terms and conditions

St George’s Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or informal discussion, please contact Mrs Palmer on 01332 766815.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The Trust and St George’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive and respectful working environment where all staff feel valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs, including those who support our Catholic ethos.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

For more information, visit: www.srscmat.co.uk
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