Teaching Assistant

Guilsborough Church of England Primary School
Northampton · posted 7 October 2026
Applications
Closes 23 Oct
Salary
£8,711 – £25,614 a year
Job type
part time
Location
Northampton, East Midlands
Category
Teaching assistant

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This advert’s stated pay is within the typical range for teaching assistant jobs in Northampton: typically £10,200 – £26,800 a year, from 9 adverts that state a salary.

Teaching Assistant

  • Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 July 2027.
  • Pay Grade: Grade D3.
  • Full Time Salary: £25,614
  • Actual Salary: £8,711.83
  • Hours: 15 hours over 5 mornings per week, 38 weeks per year.
  • Starting: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant to work in a team with our teachers, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

We are a charming village primary school that values our local community and believes education is a partnership between the school, the children and their families. We work closely and achieve more together with our staff, parents, church and local community to meet the challenges and realise the opportunities that our children will undoubtedly face.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

  • Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
  • will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
  • will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
  • will support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.
  • is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
  • understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
  • who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
  • understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

  • A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
  • Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
  • A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
  • A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
  • Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

[email protected]

01604 740 307

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant to work in a team with our teachers, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

Guilsborough C of E Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

  • https://www.guilsboroughprimary.co.uk/
  • https://www.pdet.org.uk/
  • For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

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