Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant 1:1

Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3AF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  27 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,683.00 - £17,968.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only

Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant 1:1 job summary

Bridgewater Primary is a welcoming three-form entry school, with its own nursery provision, situated close to Abington Park. Our creative curriculum and strong team spirit permeates throughout the school. We work hard to ensure our children receive an education, which is fun and underpinned by high standards and expectations.

We are looking for a kind and caring Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant 1-1 (Level 2), with a warm, friendly, positive and cheerful disposition, to provide support for pupils and teacher within our school. The successful candidates will be expected to support throughout the school as required, working with whole classes, small groups or as a 1-1 with a specific child.

Working alongside the class teacher you may be supporting the whole class, small groups or working as 1-1 with a specific child.

This role may involve supporting children with an intimate care plan. Supervision will be given and you will be part of a supportive year group team.

Our school is committed to professional development opportunities for all staff and opportunities often arise for staff who may want to further their career.

“This is a rewarding job for someone who wants to make a difference and be part of a welcoming and inclusive team” quote from one of our current Teaching Assistants!

You will be part of a supportive team of experienced practitioners, who will provide help and guidance, the role will focus on supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, involving delivery of targeted interventions with individual children, small group sessions, supporting the whole class or providing more in-dept support for children with Special Educational Needs.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 0840-1530, with ½ hour for lunch, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus training days)

Your role will also include 2 ½ hours per week providing lunchtime supervisor cover.

You will need to be passionate about working with children and have a growth mind set. The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE standard in English & Maths (Grades A-C or 9-4) and be committed to enabling our children to achieve their full potential. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be able to use their initiative in dealing with situations effectively and can work as a team member. They should be consistent in their approach and be able to relate calmly and positively, showing patience and a caring attitude.

It would be beneficial to have experience in:

Developing consistent and nurturing routines to engage children in learning

Supporting engagement in shared activities

Supporting social and communication needs, including interactions and structured play

Supporting a child in 1:1 sessions and on a whole class basis.

Developing social interaction skills

We can offer you:

Happy, enthusiastic & friendly children who want to learn

A supportive and inclusive culture

A commitment to staff well-being

Opportunities for staff development and career progression

Up to date technology

A caring community with supportive parents and Governors

A canteen providing competitively priced meals cooked fresh on site

Large well maintained site with opportunities for outdoor learning

Free on-site car parking

Access to LGSS Pension Scheme and Employee Assist

Training will be available so please apply if you are interested in developing your skills in inclusive practice within a supportive team.

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Start Date: 1st September 2025

Visits to the school are availablie at the following times but if you are unable to make any of these dates, please copntact the school office and we will try to arrange an alternative: Tuesday 17th June 9.30am, Wednesday 18th June 2pm or Thursday 19th June 4pm

Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safeguarding process, recommended by the Keeping Children Safe in Education Publication Sept 2022, we will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

In line with the governments code of practice for workers in the public sector (Nov 2016) applicants in a customer-facing role must be able to speak English fluently.

Equal Opportunities statement

The school actively and positively supports and encourages policies which stress the importance of equality of opportunity irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religious background or special educational needs.

We aim, through our work, to challenge prejudice and stereotyping to promote mutual respect and tolerance. All pupils should have opportunities to succeed in a caring environment in which they feel valued.

Safeguarding statement

We recognise that all adults have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern. We recognise that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and that we all need to have “respectful uncertainty,” (Lord Laming, 2003), and it is this awareness and understanding that will support us to identify, protect and safeguard children effectively.

All new staff will be fully supported to demonstrate understanding and effective practice of safeguarding and rigorous checking procedures are in place for all employees.

In line with our school safeguarding policy, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful applicant will also be expected to complete a medical questionnaire.

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.

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About Bridgewater Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 663 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgewater Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgewater-primary-school-northampton

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