Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervisor duties
Hall Meadow Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP where possible, but can be flexible
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) 32.5 hours / 39 weeks per year (Salary paid accordingly)
Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervisor duties job summary
Hall Meadow Primary School - Kettering, Northamptonshire
Part of the InMAT Trust
Inspiring young minds. Supporting inclusive learning. Creating positive lunchtimes.
Hall Meadow Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the Kettering community and part of the InMAT Trust. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervisor duties, who has a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with cognition and communication difficulties.
✨ The RoleAs a valued member of our team, you will:
- Support teachers in delivering high‑quality, inclusive learning across the curriculum
- Work closely with individual pupils and small groups, particularly those with SEN, to help them overcome barriers to learning
- Provide tailored support for children with cognition and communication needs, promoting confidence, independence and progress
- Foster positive behaviour, well‑being and strong relationships
- Supervise and support pupils during lunchtimes, encouraging safe play, social interaction and positive behaviour
- Contribute to a calm, caring and nurturing school environment throughout the day
- Has a genuine passion for SEN and inclusion, especially cognition and communication needs
- Is patient, caring and child‑centred
- Communicates effectively with pupils, staff and parents
- Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and pupil well‑being
- Has experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable, but not essential - full training will be provided)
- A supportive, welcoming staff team who value collaboration and professional growth
- Happy, motivated children who are keen to learn and succeed
- A strong commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of every child
- Access to professional development opportunities through the InMAT Trust
- The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day
Hall Meadow Primary School prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued, understood and supported to achieve their potential.
To find out more, please visit:
👉 https://www.hallmeadow.org/
Hall Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
About the RoleThis is a varied and rewarding position supporting children across the school. Duties include:Morning - Internal SEN Provision
You will work within our internal SEN provision, supporting children with communication, cognition and learning difficulties. Your role will include:
- Providing personalised support to children with diverse SEN needs
- Helping children access learning in a calm, structured and nurturing environment
- Working closely with the SENCo and specialist staff to deliver targeted support
In the afternoons, you will work with small groups across the school, delivering interventions designed to boost:
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Social communication
- Confidence and independence
You will also support pupils during lunchtime, helping to maintain a safe, positive and enjoyable environment during their midday break.
We warmly welcome visits to the school where there will be the opportunity to discuss the role further with the Headteacher, Caroline Farmer. Please contact Mrs Hull in the school office to book a visit.
Closing date is Monday 11th May 2026 at 9.00am with a proposed interview date of Wednesday 13th May 2026 in the afternoon
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hall Meadow Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hall Meadow Primary School website
Early Years Teacher/ Key Stage 1 Lead and Phonics Lead
Are you an enthusiastic and committed Early Years teacher ready for the next step in your career? If so, we would like to meet you.
Due to our Early Years Teacher venturing overseas, we are looking for an experienced Early Years Teacher to lead our youngest pupils as well as to lead Key Stage 1 and phonics to start in September. The successful candidate must be able to build positive relationships with their pupils and will actively promote the school values – Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. You must also be willing and able to build on our Good OFSTED report (Dec ’22) which stated:
‘Children in Reception get off to a good start. Children learn in a happy, secure environment, where they have warm relationships with staff. Leaders ensure that there is high-quality provision for children’s academic and personal development. Staff prioritise children’s communication and language learning.’
We can offer:
• A school that promotes a love of learning and puts our pupils first
• A driven school, who continuously want to raise standards
• A school that encourages its teachers and leaders to develop
• A school in which staff and children are proud to be part of
• A welcoming community
• A trust who values its staff and provides CPD opportunities for all teachers
Hall Meadow Primary School is proud to be part of the InMAT family of schools.
We warmly welcome visits to the school where there will be the opportunity to discuss the role further with the Headteacher. Please contact Patricia Costello in the school office to book a visit.
Closing date is Wednesday 26th April.
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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