Teaching Assistant (L2) in Leicester

Employer: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Location: St Paul's Catholic School

Hours: 26.25 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Position: Permanent/part time

Salary: £15,172 - £15,654 Annually (Actual Salary) (£24,796 - £25,583 FTE)

Grade: Band 2 (Points 3-5)

Start Date: Monday 24th August 2026

Closing date: 0900 am Friday 3rd July 2026

Interview Date: To Be confirmed

St Paul’s is a popular and successful 11-18 Catholic School with 1140 students from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. The 2023 inspection report states that there is a strong family atmosphere in this inclusive school and that pupils feel happy and safe. Staff are committed and ambitious for all students and have high expectations.

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their potential? Our vibrant secondary school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students.
• Foster confidence and independence in learners.
• Collaborate with teachers to create an inclusive environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine care for young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting diverse learning needs.

Take the first step in a rewarding career. Apply today and help us nurture the leaders of tomorrow!

We will offer the successful applicants a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an enjoyable and purposeful environment.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please submit your application no later than the closing date stated above. You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received. We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment on 0116 241 4057.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression with 23 academies in our family.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Childcare - If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, you will be able to access this resource for free.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust: Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.