Teaching Assistant L3 KS2

Pineham Barns Primary School, Northamptonshire, NN4 9FF

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,846.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE) Grade F, Point 6-7, Level 3. 30 hours per week

Teaching Assistant L3 KS2 job summary

Year 5 Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

We have an exciting opportunity to join Pineham Barns Primary School as a Year 5 Teaching Assistant (Level 3).

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant who can bring energy, confidence and creativity to our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and helping to create engaging learning experiences that inspire a love of learning.

Our school philosophy centres around the key principles of Fun, Creativity & Achievement. With these as the foundations of our school, we are committed to providing innovative and engaging learning experiences that support children to become confident, lifelong learners. We are a supportive, fun and hardworking staff team who help each other to thrive and ensure that our children have the best possible primary school experience.

Working alongside the Year 5 teaching team, you will support pupils' academic, social and emotional development through high-quality classroom support and targeted interventions. You will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes where appropriate, helping pupils to overcome barriers to learning and make strong progress.

Pineham Barns has recently been graded Strong in all Ofsted categories, with an Exceptional grading for its EYFS. We are extremely proud of this achievement, which reflects the hard work, dedication and aspiration of our staff, children and parents. We welcome applicants who share our ambition and who strive to achieve the very best for our children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 2.
• Has Level 3 Teaching Assistant experience.
• Is passionate about supporting children to achieve success both academically and personally.
• Can deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.

We offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through our Trust.
• An exceptional wellbeing support programme, including access to telephone GP appointments for all members of your household.
• The opportunity to work in a creative and innovative school where children's success is at the heart of everything we do.

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to show you our friendly atmosphere and creativity in action. We are extremely proud of our thriving learning environment and our wonderful children.

For a tour of the school or further information, please contact Kelly Denton on 01604 978120 or email kelly.denton@pineham.org.

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website, please click the following link

Policies - Preston Hedges Trust

The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

If you have any questions please contact the school office on (01604) 978120 or email kelly.denton@pineham.org

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, 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 Pineham Barns Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pineham Barns Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pineham-barns-primary-school

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