Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

Barton Seagrave Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6QY

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Janaury 2027 TBC

• Closing date

  4 January 2027 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 - Maternity Cover 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 KS1 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.

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@bartonseagraveprimary.co.uk

Please apply by: Ongoing

Job Start Date: Jan 2027 TBC

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

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.

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
• Website: Barton Seagrave Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barton-seagrave-primary-school

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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