Teaching Assistant

Helmdon Primary School, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5QT

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days (16.5 hours) per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.45 - 3.15pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with or caring for children of primary age in a primary school setting.
Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
Ability to use IT effectively to support learning.
Knowledge of safeguarding.

What the school offers its staff

Our lovely village school is looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant for 3 days per week, on a fixed term, 1 year contact starting on 1st September 2026. This is primarily a class-based role, although there will be a maximum of 4 hours 1:1 support included per week. Our children are well behaved and engaged learners and we would like to appoint somebody who will be patient and caring when working with them. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our supportive and enthusiastic team with a passion for education.

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

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA Job Description and Person Specification.docx - 75.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Equality Monitoring Form.docx - 25.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Helmdon Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 110 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Helmdon Primary School website
• Email address: F.Kirkham@helmdon.org
• Phone number: 01295 768126
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/helmdon-primary-school

We have excellent facilities and the school is set in lovely grounds.  Most of our children come to us from Brackley, Helmdon and other local villages.  We are rated as Good by Ofsted. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by phoning the school office on 01295 768126 or emailing our School Administrator, Fiona Kirkham on f.kirkham@helmdon.org

Arranging a visit to Helmdon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email F.Kirkham@helmdon.org.

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