Teaching Assistant (with Lunchtime Supervisor role 1 hour a day)

The Abbey Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) TA Salary & Lunchtime Supervisor salary- 25614 (FTE)

Teaching Assistant (with Lunchtime Supervisor role 1 hour a day) job summary

Would you like to join our dedicated team and help us raise standards even further?

We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to work with our delightful children, starting as soon as possible on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. This role will also include supporting a small number of children with special educational needs, often on a 1:1 basis. The Abbey Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school, which thrives on a team approach and a caring ethos. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative approach to education. We ensure that we provide our children with high quality education as well as supporting and developing their independence. Our mission, ‘Be all you can be, be yourself, be your best!’, is at the heart of everything we do in our school.

‘Parents and carers overwhelmingly agree that this a happy, caring and inclusive school in which pupils can learn.’

‘Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are fully engaged in their learning.’

‘Leaders consider staff well-being and workload. They offer staff support when needed. The well-being of all the school’s staff is a priority. Leaders promote a culture of kindness and caring.’

Ofsted report (March 2023)

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 The Abbey Primary 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 (term time) and pay will be on a pro-rota basis.

This post also includes a lunchtime supervisor role for 1 hour each day. This is paid on on Grade C level 3.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.

Visits to school are welcome, please contact Cherrie-Louise Halling at cherrie-louise.halling@aps.inmat.org.uk or via telephone on 01604 660100.

If you would like an informal chat about the role in more detail please contact our Head of School Lucy Kelsall on 01604 660100. Please note this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we have a high number of applicants.

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 The Abbey Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 330 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Abbey Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-abbey-primary-school

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