Teaching Assistant

Northgate School Academy Trust, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6LR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  20 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Northgate School Academy Trust recognises that a highly effective, inclusive and cohesive staff team results in great pupil outcomes. It also helps make the school a great place to work in. If you have a positive attitude and a desire to continually develop - look no further - this could be a great job for you.

Northgate School is a successful outstanding special school in Northampton, serving children and young people aged between 11 and 18. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The school caters for a range of complex needs in particular:

• Moderate learning difficulties
• Autism
• Speech, Language and Communication difficulties

Whilst we recognise that our children and young people have special educational needs we also work hard to recognise and celebrate and build upon their strengths and encourage them to be 'their best self'.

We are currently seeking to recruit a classroom teacher to work at our Northgate site.

We are looking for a passionate and resilient individual who will work proactively and who are ambitious for our children and young people to be curious, kind and have a real sense of belonging within our school community. Someone who is an inspirational, hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our highly motivated 'outstanding' team.

In particular, we are looking for someone who:

• Will provide additional positive support for an identified group of pupils who have challenging emotional, mental health and/or behaviour behaviours.
• Can put well-being measures and structures in place to support pupils, either 1:1 or in a small group and who can introduce interventions to optimise success in the learning environment.
• Has experience of working with young people who may have mental health issues or inappropriate personal behaviour management strategies.
• Can liaise with staff and parents to ensure successful access to the curriculum and who will be expected to attend meetings with outside agencies, to feedback on circumstances and developments and maintain records of support and progression.

A qualification and/or experience in counselling or wellbeing support would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

The jobholder will undertake a demanding pastoral role with our young people and will need to have understanding, sensitivity and consistency to address their need to develop appropriate social and emotional skills. You will be required to have a positive attitude, be resilient and able to keep calm.

In the first instance we are looking for someone who is personable, compassionate and can deliver an 'outstanding' service with a smile.

In return, we offer:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic team who work hard and support each other
• Children and young people who are keen to learn
• A school determined to support wellbeing and work-life balance
• High quality continual professional development

Benefits:

Sick pay

Support staff pension scheme available

Free on-site car parking

Regular training and development, team and wellbeing sessions

Employee Assistance Programme (Relate)

What next? If you are interested in the position, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of School, Mrs Francesca Shears via email: l.collins@northgateacademy.org.uk to find out more about this great opportunity.

Northgate School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection process reflects this commitment.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance, medical clearance and references that are satisfactory to the school.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20 November 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible

*Primarily to supervise and support pupils with special educational needs in the learning environment, on a one to one basis to promote independence, inclusion, acceptance and equality of access to learning opportunities for all pupils.

*Assist pupils, within the class, individually or in small groups (and sometimes outside the main classroom) in the completion and adjustment of a wider range of predefine learning, care and support activities to meet the requirements of pupils and the curriculum (for example literacy, numeracy, ICT).

*Assist with the supervision of pupils and planning of activities out of lesson times (for example at lunchtimes, before and after school) to enhance service delivery and encourage structured and positive play.

*May assist pupils with mobility equipment such as using wheelchairs and/or hoists to support pupils in their learning environment.

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

Northgate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection process reflects this commitment.

An enhanced (DBS Disclosure & Barring Service), health check and suitable references will be required for the successful candidate.

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 Northgate School Academy Trust

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northgate School Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northgate-school-arts-college

Northgate is an 'outstanding' special secondary school (11-18 years) for pupils with learning difficulties, physical and sensory disabilities and up to a third of pupils are on the autistic spectrum. 260 pupils on roll.

We are OFSTED 'OUTSTANDING' and became an Academy in September 2011.

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