Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Whittlebury Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 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: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be paid pro-rata

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant job summary

A rare opportunity to join our Forest Federation family at Whittlebury Primary School. Previous experience advantageous, although not essential. The right positive attitude and passion to support children in their Primary School Education is essential.

This is an exciting position for someone who is passionate about supporting children to ensure they flourish in their learning. The successful candidate will be based in Class 1, supporting on a 1:1 basis and also with small groups of children. Experience is not essential, being positive, hard working and passionate about children's education is essential. Whittlebury has 69 children on roll taught across three classes. Our children have a thirst for learning and are excited about their school life. The job is advertised as 25 hours per week, 9am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year.

As an employer, we are caring and supportive and actively encourage professional development. You will be offered a wealth of training and experience. Every staff member is given a paid well-being day per year. We believe it is important to value all staff.

Whittlebury is part of the Forest CE Federation which includes Tiffield, Gayton, Stoke Bruerne and Yardley Gobion Primary Schools. The federation is an exciting place to work with many opportunities. If you feel you have the right qualities to join our team please do apply. Visits to the school are all welcome.

The Forest Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will require two positive references. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Forest CE Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whittlebury Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whittlebury-church-of-england-primary-school

Small village Primary School, teaching across 3 classes

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