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This This small friendly and inclusive Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant. You will join a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team, who strive to provide the very best for our students. Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage, a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential. Experience of being involved in the teaching and support of phonics would be an advantage. Level of pay within the range will be determined by level of experience and qualifications. • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further Completed CES application forms and associated documents should be returned by the closing date emailto: Mrs Christine Banks at We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
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St Damian's RC Science College
LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT x 2
Job overview
Teaching Assistant
Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
Start date: September 2025
Salary: Grade D Points 7-10 (£25,584 to £26,835 pa pro rata)
Contract term: Part Time
About the Role
LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT x 2
Level 2: Grade D
Required: September 2025
Salary: Grade D Points 7-10 (£25,584 to £26,835 pa pro rata)
32 ½ hours per week, Term Time Only
St Damian’s is an oversubscribed Roman Catholic Science College which is committed to the professional development of staff and promoting the welfare of children. In our last Ofsted we were once again, judged Outstanding in all areas. We are proud to be a high achieving Catholic school, who consistently produces at least good outcomes for our great children “Pupils, including those with SEND, feel honoured, safe and happy to be attending this school” [Ofsted 2023]. Equally, we are also proud that we have a very stable staff who love working here and enjoy the benefits St Damian’s has to offer.
We are seeking two enthusiastic, suitably qualified and committed Teaching Assistants to work under the guidance of the SENDCO, teachers and senior staff to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, whilst also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will provide assistance to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement. You will be required to work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. Previous relevant experience is desirable.
You will be required for 32½ hours each week, term time only Monday to Friday. St Damian’s is widely recognised for the quality of care it provides for all pupils and the professional opportunities afforded to all colleagues. “Pupils’ personal development is promoted exceedingly well” [Ofsted 2023]
The College is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the successful completion of a six-month probationary period. CES application forms and further details are available from our website www.stdamians.co.uk. and on the Greater Jobs website: https://greater.jobs/
All applications should be addressed to Mr S Logue, Headteacher and returned to school.
Closing Date for applications: 9:00am Monday 2nd June 2025
Interviews will take place w/c Monday 9th June 2025
Grade D Points 7-10 (£25,584 to £26,835 pa pro rata)
Part Time
Start date: September 2025
Apply by 02/06/2025, 08:00


