Teaching Assistant

Kettering Buccleuch Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS

44 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,918.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Location: Kettering

Salary: £19,382.34 actual / £25,918 FTE

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Required for: ASAP

The role

32.5 hours per week (8.00am to 3.00pm, Mon-Fri) Term time plus training days

We are seeking a committed, professional Teaching Assistant to work within the secondary school of our academy. There is an expectation that the post holder will operate in line with the professional standards expected of a teacher, providing supervision for students and support for the teaching staff.

You will have excellent standards in literacy and numeracy, as you will be providing educational support in class and in practical activities. You will have experience of supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, ensuring that students have the support required to succeed in their education.

About You

You should have a quiet and encouraging manner with the ability to remain calm in difficult situations, along with excellent verbal communication skills and an awareness of the importance of inclusion for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

You have the specialist knowledge, skills, understanding and experience relevant to the nature of this post. You will have a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at a grade C or equivalent. You will have prior experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting, delivering interventions and supporting students to achieve to their potential.

You will be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students and adults working in the school. You will enjoy the challenge of contributing positively to the work, ethos and values of the school and be willing to go above and beyond in this important role. The ideal candidate will also have experience in delivering personal care.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Clare Henderson (SENCO) at ClareHenderson@kba.uk or 01536 515644 .

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

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

Each post is 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 Kettering Buccleuch Academy

• School type: Academy, Christian, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1851 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kettering Buccleuch Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kettering-buccleuch-academy

Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal grown with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Perkbox, covering lifestyle and retail benefits including Childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, cycle to work etc., subsidised meals and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use.

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself. If you would like to visit the academy, please contact Miss Millsop, PA to the Principal, on 01536 515644 or via email to WendyMillsop@kba.uk.

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