SEN Teaching Assistant

Walgrave Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9PH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant with a deep understanding of special educational needs. Join the ‘Place Where Brilliance Begins’, a vibrant, happy and nurturing school located in the village of Walgrave.

This is a rewarding role, working with inspiring pupils, in a close-knit team of talented and ambitious staff.

Responsible to: Headteacher, SENDCo

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only. (8.45am - 3.15pm with half an hour lunch break)

Salary: Grade E salary point 4-5. (Salary to be pro rata based on full time equivalent salary £25,185 - £25,583)

Contract: Temporary (initially until August 2026)

Are you who we are looking for?

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and inspirational individual, who will be committed to the pupils’ welfare and achievement. The right candidate needs to be passionate about achieving the best for the pupils and about making a positive difference. Your role will require you to work in a small team and 1:1, ensuring the daily needs of the pupil are met.

Specifications:

• Experience of working with children with a range of special education needs.
• Committed to the role and be able to work with children who have varied needs.
• Capable of building relationships with the pupils and be willing to be flexible to support their specific needs
• Willing to undergo specific training from outside agencies in order to support the children with specific areas of need.
• Must be able to work in an adaptive way to ensure children are able to be part of everyday school life.
• Able to communicate effectively with parents, outside agencies and professionals.

We strive to see every child reach their potential both academically and socially. We celebrate success and stretch children to amaze themselves, at what they are able to achieve within a caring and nurturing environment, staying consistent with our school values.

Walgrave Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with Barred List checks.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Walgrave Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walgrave Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walgrave-primary-school

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