Special Education Needs 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3HS

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 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: £18,734.00 - £19,151.00 Annually (Actual) National Joint Council Pt 3 - 4

Special Education Needs 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Do you enjoy supporting children with additional needs? Are you able to inspire and excite the children you support to learn? Will you bring learning to life for those children you support?

We can offer:

• Inquisitive children who are eager to learn

• Spacious outdoor grounds

• Staff who are passionate about developing every child

• A strong team of friendly and fun colleagues with an open mind to new ideas

• Cakes for staff birthdays

• Tea and Coffee in the staffroom

• Networking and support across our MAT

• Staff perks and discounts, sick pay

Rothersthorpe CE Primary School is a happy and successful school set in beautiful Northamptonshire. Our happy, confident children enjoy good relationships with our staff who work hard to provide a stimulating and exciting curriculum.

We are looking for two colleagues to join our cheerful and enthusiastic team who:

• Have the ability to recognise a child’s individual needs and support them to succeed

• Work as part of a strong team

• Bring a fun personality with a great sense of humour!

The role will support a named child working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm (including a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak) Monday to Friday for 39 weeks per year.

Salary will be paid depending on experience on National Joint Council Point 3 £18,734 to £19,151 (pay award pending).

Closing date for applications is 4 June 2026 at midday. Shortlisting and interviews will take place during the w/c 8 June 2026. Start date 1 September 2026.

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 Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rothersthorpe-church-of-england-primary-school-northampton

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