Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St. Marys CofE Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5RL

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata to £13,493.78 to £13,705.47

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay Grade: Grade D3 to D4

Full Time Salary: £24.796 to £25,185

Actual Salary: £13,493.78 to £13,705.47

Hours: 24 hours per week.

Starting: 1 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

Here at St Marys we offer a well-balanced, engaging and relevant curriculum, allowing our children to learn about their local environment and the ever-changing world they live in. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space and offer a wide range of curriculum enrichment through trips, visitors and extra-curricular activities. We want to foster an enthusiasm for learning that remains throughout their life while equipping our pupils with the physical, emotional, social and intellectual skills they need to be happy and successful.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly

• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,

• will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment

• will support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.

• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.

• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.

• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.

• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.

• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.

• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup.

• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@stmarys.pdet.org.uk

01536 722757

St Marys CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.stmaryscebl.info/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

The school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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 St. Marys CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 292 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St. Marys CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-cofe-primary-school

A small primary school which is part of PDet Mat

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Northamptonshire and Northampton