Teaching Assistant

St James Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

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) Actual salary - £11660.14 - £11843.10

Teaching Assistant job summary

St James Church of England Primary School

Harlestone Road

Northampton

NN5 7AG

Tel: 01604 751475

Wanted - Teaching Assistant

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: SCP 3-4 £24,796.00 to £ 25,185.00 FTE Actual salary £ 11.660.14 - £11843.10

Contract: Part time - 20.25 hrs/wk - 39 wks/yr (Mon - Fri 8:30 - 12:30, 8:15 start on a Wednesday)

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos where inclusion and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for:

Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed our values with children, staff and the wider community;

An excellent practitioner who has a relevant L2/L3 qualifications to support children in Key Stage 2 or someone who is motivated to take these qualifications with the support of the school;

Someone who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children to achieve their potential;

A person who makes learning fun, engaging and memorable;

Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;

A person who has excellent team skills who can inspire colleagues and children alike;

Someone who understands our children and our community and who can build supportive relationships with parents;

An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all.

Someone who has patience, resilience and a desire to make a difference;

An individual who starts each day afresh with positivity and enthusiasm.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children who need your support;
• A Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Class Teacher who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
• Appropriate CPD and support to develop your skills and ensure you are successful.

Visits to meet the team at St James and see the school are strongly encouraged before application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01604 751475 / office@stjames.pdet.org.uk

Closing Date for applications: Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicant prior to employment. References will be requested and on-line searches undertaken prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

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 James Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-northampton

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our Local Authority funded specialist provision.

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