Teaching Assistant 17.5 hours a week

Greens Norton Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8DD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 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 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) £10163.80 - £10323.32 Actual per annum

Teaching Assistant 17.5 hours a week job summary

Teaching Assistant

17.5 hours per week 5 mornings a week, 38 weeks per year

Fixed-term until 31/07/2027

Grade D3-4, £25,614-26,016 FTE, £10163.80 - £10323.32 Actual per annum

Greens Norton Primary School is a friendly, nurturing church school based in the heart of the village. We provide fantastic provision for children from the local community. The school prides itself on its inclusive, nurturing approach and strives to ensure that all pupils thrive and have a brilliant start to their education!

Standards are high at Greens Norton where children are keen to learn but welfare and nurture is paramount in allowing this to happen. Visitors comment on the school’s ethos of nurture and the ‘family feel’ of the school. Our children tell us that this is a fantastic place to be!

We are seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum
• Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently
• Shows initiative and creativity in different learning situations
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare- both at home and in school.

We can offer you:

• A school that is committed to the importance of developing children’s creativity, imagination and love of learning.
• A forward thinking, creative school that prides itself in supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to grow as an educator and leader.
• A school that believes in kindness, love and Christian values that underpins our approach to the whole school community.
• An exciting opportunity to work within an aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET)

• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert if we receive enough suitable applications. Therefore, please don’t delay in applying!

• Greens Norton Primary is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Greens Norton Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greens Norton Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greens-norton-church-of-england-primary-school

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