Teaching Assistant (16.5 hours a week)

Spratton Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8HY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 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: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £9583.01

Teaching Assistant (16.5 hours a week) job summary

This is a rare opportunity to join the fantastic team at Spratton CE Primary School. We are excited to be recruiting a new Teaching Assistant to support learning in the classroom in Key Stage 2.

The role will be working for 16.5 hours a week from 8.45 - 12.00 each day.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping our children become the very best they can be, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally within the classroom environment.

Whilst experience and relevant skills are desirable, finding the right person is our priority. We are seeking someone who is:

• Caring and compassionate
• Passionate about supporting children to succeed
• Professional and committed to high standards
• A positive team player
• Someone with a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude

These qualities are essential in helping us maintain our positive school ethos and high expectations.

In return, we can offer you:

• A tight-knit, welcoming and caring school, that encourages all children and staff to flourish.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in Northamptonshire, with wider development and career opportunities.

If Spratton sounds like the school for you, don't hesitate and apply today! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please don't hesitate and call 01604 846530 today!

Spratton CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.

Please note for this role we are shortlisting on receipt of application, therefore please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. We withhold the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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 School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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 Spratton Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 46 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Spratton Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spratton-church-of-england-primary-school-northampton

Our aim is for all of us to be the best that we can possibly be! Spratton Church of England Primary School is a school that is continually moving forward and strives for excellence in all we do, with our mission to enable every learner to achieve their true and full potential by removing barriers and providing them with amazing opportunities and memorable experiences. We firmly believe that all learners can achieve their potential with the appropriate support and guidance. Equally as important, is the development of independence, respect, wellbeing and resilience, which children need to thrive in modern society and the courage, creativity and capacity to care for others that is within us all. These things, we believe, can enable all of our children to succeed and enjoy life. This is our true passion.

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