Teaching Assistant

Rothwell Victoria Infant School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6HZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to start as soon as possible on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Rothwell Victoria Infants is a welcoming, and nuturing school where every child feels supported, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

The successful candidates will:

Have experience of working with primary aged children including those with SEN, preferably in a school environment. They will show enthusiasm for learning, initiative and have an understanding of the importance of supporting social and emotional development in children in order to maximise the achievements and well-being of our pupils.

Have a creative outlook on supporting children to be successful and achieve all that they can.

High levels of organisation to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and success of all children

Have high expectations for all children

Promote the vision and values of Rothwell Victoria Infant School

In return we will provide:

A dedicated, friendly and committed staff and governors

Pupils who are friendly, happy and enthusiastic

A supportive environment in which to work, where everyone is valued

Opportunities for further CPD

The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through CPD and a commitment to supporting up to date training and development needs.

The position will be for 39 weeks per year and pay will be on a pro-rota basis.

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 Rothwell Victoria Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 263 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rothwell Victoria Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rothwell-victoria-infant-school-kettering

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