At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students academically and personally, collaborating with teachers to create engaging lessons.
- Company: Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £15,895 - £16,399 and access to a generous pension scheme with over 20% employer contributions.
- Other info: This is a permanent role starting from July or September 2026, term time only.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for enthusiastic students.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children and a proactive approach to support staff and students are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15895 - 16399 £ per year.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our students on their journey to success. You’ll work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide tailored support for individual students, and foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment. There will be opportunities to develop within the school and make a valued contribution to our children's learning. This is a permanent role starting from July or September 2026 working for 27.5 hours per week (17.5 hours in the morning and 10 hours in the afternoon), term time only. There is also an 8 hour role available for Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday afternoons.
About Us
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school located in Newark, Nottinghamshire. We are an Ofsted-rated 'Good' school. We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
As a Teaching Assistant, You’ll:
- Support children in reaching their academic and personal goals.
- Collaborate with teachers to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
- Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students needing additional support.
- Play an active role in maintaining a positive and inspiring classroom environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best.
- A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting both staff and students.
- A willingness to embrace and promote our Catholic ethos (you don’t need to be Catholic but must respect our values).
What’s in it for you?
- An actual salary of £15,895 - £16,399 per annum (OLOL Band 2; Scale Points 3 - 5).
- Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
- A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
- Fantastic benefits:
- Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
- Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
- Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
- A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
Term time only working.
Diversity and Safeguarding
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. We 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 and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.
Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/HTCVA/53240 employer: The Becket School
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy offers a welcoming community with passionate students and committed staff. Located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, the school provides top-tier CPD opportunities and a generous pension scheme. As part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, you will contribute to a network of 36 schools.
