Teaching Assistant
Abbey CofE Academy, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4GD16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
19 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) NJC3 £14,716.40 pro rata (per annum) for 32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year. Fixed Term 31/08/2026
Teaching Assistant job summary
Abbey CE Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
Good working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
Have the ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
Full working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
Plan and prepare lessons with teachers, participating in all stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/ work plans
Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need
Contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts in line with schools policies and procedures
Within an agreed system of supervision and within a pre-determined lesson framework, teach whole classes
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and pupils
Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities
Support the teaching of literacy and numeracy and assist pupils to access the full curriculum
Be familiar with lesson plans, IEP targets and learning objectives
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
About our Academy
“Together, anything is possible”
At the Abbey we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum enhanced by enrichment opportunities and a love of learning. We have high standards of behaviour, and this is reflected in the pride our learners take in their work and appearance.
As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community. We have strong links with the Holy Cross Church where we are welcomed for regular services and Reverend Dawn is a frequent visitor to our school. We support the Daventry Food Bank as our local charity.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities. In recent years, pupils have performed at the Corby Cube and the Royal and Derngate Theatre and we have had visits to school from athletes such as Jenny Meadows and Joe Roebuck.
Salary & Benefits
NJC 3, FTE £24796.00 per annum, pro rata £14,716.40 - Fixed Term until 31st August 2026, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks worked per year
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
o holiday discounts
o cinema tickets
o restaurant booking discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Teaching Assistant Status or equivalent qualification/ experience
GCSE Qualifications in English and Maths/ or qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 2
Previous experience working with children in an education setting
Previous experience of working with children with additional needs
Experience of general clerical/ administrative work (inclusive of ability to use photocopier, printer, computers)
An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and ability to set the best example to inspire children to learn
Excellent knowledge of the current curriculum
An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
Awareness of safeguarding and health and safety- policies and procedures
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Abbey CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey CofE Academy website
At the Abbey we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum enhanced by enrichment opportunities and a love of learning. We have high standards of behaviour and this is reflected in the pride our learners take in their work and appearance.
As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities.
Through an active collaboration of home, school and the local community we develop resilient, confident and independent learners who take risks and learn from their mistakes.
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