At Thrive CE Academy Trust. we believe that the academic, creative and spiritual development of our children must always be at the heart of everything we do, and to that end we focus on an exciting, modern curriculum where children are encouraged and nurtured to reach high standards in all areas of learning. 

Our vision is about Belonging, Believing, Becoming; where children and staff feel a sense of Belonging to the school, to our local community and to God, Believe in themselves and in each other and Become well-rounded individuals who achieve the best for themselves, the school and our Trust. 

Join Our Warm, Caring and Ambitious School Community

St Luke's CE Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive Christian school where every child is valued, encouraged and inspired to flourish. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant, to join our friendly and committed team from 1st September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive staff community where relationships matter, wellbeing is prioritised and professional development is encouraged.

About the Role

We are looking for colleagues who are:

• Passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Skilled at supporting high-quality learning, whether in EYFS or across the primary age range.
• Warm, patient, caring and able to build strong relationships with children and families. 
• Confident in supporting learning in key areas such as communication, language, phonics and maths. 
• Experienced in working collaboratively as part of a team to create an inspiring, purposeful and joyful learning environment. 
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team to create a purposeful, inclusive and joyful learning environment.
• Committed to modelling and promoting our Christian values in daily school life.

 What We Can Offer You

At St Luke's CE, we take pride in our caring and forward-thinking school community. We offer:

• A warm, friendly and highly supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic, kind and motivated children.
• A strong Christian ethos at the heart of school life.
• High-quality training and opportunities for career progression across Thrive CE Academy Trust.
• Supportive leadership that values wellbeing, teamwork and clear communication.
• A beautiful setting with excellent learning environments. 

Who We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification.
• Have experience working with children in a school or early years setting.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a professional, positive approach.
• Be proactive, reflective and eager to contribute to whole‑school life.
• Have a genuine commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

 Applications

Please apply via My New Term.

Thrive CE Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all necessary safer recruitment checks.