Level 1 Casual Teaching Assistant

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NS

13 days remaining to apply

Closing date
25 January 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
12 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Casual
Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly

Level 1 Casual Teaching Assistant job summary

Due to our continuing growth, we are looking to add to our bank of casual/supply Teaching Assistants to cover short-term absence and training. We are excited to welcome on board like-minded individuals who have a passion for ensuring our SEN pupils thrive in an education setting.

These positions do not have regular guaranteed hours and work can be requested/offered to fit in with other commitments. It would be helpful if applicants were able and willing to work at any of our sites but we accept that this may not always be possible. A candidate’s inability to work at all sites will not be a barrier to consideration for the post.

The role is classed as a Teaching Assistant SEN Level 1, which is paid at Grade D, point 3 of the NCC pay structure.

Please note that acceptance as a supply Teaching Assistant will not automatically render you suitable for contracted work and, should a vacancy arise within the school, you will be required to follow the application procedure for that post. However, you will be provided with an opportunity to gain relevant experience that will support any application for a post within a school environment.

Ideally, the successful candidates will have:

Good English and Maths skills (preferably GCSE) or its equivalent
Good communication skills
Knowledge of and a commitment to supporting pupils with various Special Educational Needs

We are holding a recruitment event at two of our sites (Hayway, Rushden & Finedon Road, Wellingborough) on Tuesday 20th January 2026 between 3:30pm & 5pm, where you will be able to speak to School Staff about the roles - no appointment is necessary so please feel free to attend to learn more about our School.

Rowan Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of the pupils in its care and all applicants should hold or be willing to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Appointments will also be subject to a satisfactory medical assessment and 2 satisfactory references from previous employers, among other checks. In addition, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we are also required to carry out online searches for all successfully shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.