Teaching Assistant

Finedon Nursery and Infant School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5JG

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,017.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team at Finedon Nursery and Infant School on a part-time basis from September 2026.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• Values personal development as well as academic achievement.
• Has experience in leading phonics.
• Can help develop social and communication skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all teaching and learning activities.
• Is dedicated to providing the best education experience for our children.

In return, we can offer you a position in a great team of professionals who are dedicated to working to providing the best possible education for our children. We are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally.

The school is a well-resourced modern teaching and learning environment. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.

Hours of work - You will be required to work 12 hours and 30 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year. Daily hours are 8:35- 3:25 with 30 minutes for lunch. Days to be negotiated on appointment. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 6th July 2026

We will interview on receipt of successful applications and reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to safe recruitment practices and all necessary checks will be made prior to employment commencing.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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 Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references. This process assists us in maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.

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 Finedon Nursery and Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Finedon Nursery and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finedon-infant-school-wellingborough

In our two schools, we create a happy, caring and positive learning atmosphere. We enable each child to reach their full potential and grow into a confident and independent learner who is well prepared for life in modern Britain.

We pride ourselves on providing a creative and highly stimulating curriculum accessible to all our children. They are motivated learners, always wishing to achieve their very best. They show exemplary behaviour and caring attitudes towards others.

Situated on two sites, the Infant and Junior school share the same Headteacher and leadership team. Working together as one, our experienced team of staff are committed to providing our children with an excellent, seamless learning experience from Reception to Year 6.

The Infant School admits 45 children each year into two Reception classes. In Year 1 and 2, we have four single-age classes in the mornings and three mixed Year 1 and 2 classes in the afternoon. At the end of Year 2, children transfer to the Junior School.

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