Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Barton Seagrave Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QY15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Janaury 2027 TBC
Closing date
27 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 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
- £13.28 - £13.49 Hourly
Special Needs Teaching Assistant job summary
TAs at our school know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either.
Our TAs may be supporting teachers in the classroom, working with children 1:1, managing classroom resources, taking children on trips and visits, having their lunch with children who struggle socially, playing board games, conducting science experiments, making amazing displays and celebrating success.
They are equal parts TA, key worker, counsellor,entertainer, problem solver and boundary giver.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and dedicated team. You will primarily be supporting children within our Reception team that have additional needs within the learning environment and at break times. Training will be given in this area to the successful candidate.
The position would ideally suit someone who is calm and patient with the ability to inspire and motivate children.
The post is for 30 hours a week and will involve support in the classroom setting and at break/lunch times.
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.
The post will involve:
Supporting the child in 1:1 sessions, group and whole class basis
Developing their social interaction skills
Liaising with parents and external agencies
Implementing individual support programmes
We can offer:
Happy motivated children who value learning
A creative approach to the curriculum
Children who demonstrate exceptionally high standards of behaviour
A supportive and fun loving team of staff and governors
Quality continued professional development
Barton Seagrave Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this
commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact the school on the number below if you would like to arrange a visit.
Telephone Number: 01536 722793
School Website: www.bartonseagraveprimaryschool.org
Email: recruitment@barton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
Please apply by: Ongoing
Job Start Date: ASAP
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Barton Seagrave Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment made will be subject to a clear, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Barton Seagrave Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 622 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Barton Seagrave Primary School is a large oversubscribed school which serves the village of Barton Seagrave and beyond. Our setting is in substantial green grounds surrounded by a spinney and houses.
Our school is rated as good by Ofsted and excels at providing an innovative and creative environment with excellent extra-curricular activities.
Our school places great value in its mission statement "Educating Children to Confidently Face the Future"
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