Job Description

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our very successful, friendly village school located in the beautiful village of Potterspury, South Northamptonshire.

We have an excellent opportunity for a positive, friendly and kind teaching assistant to join our team working in Early Years. You will be required to provide effective 1:1 support for pupils with complex additional needs so we would ideally prefer candidates with this level of experience.

We are looking for someone who is:

Positive, smiley and resilient An excellent team member Kind, caring and patient Has experience of, or be open to learning about, supporting pupils with challenging behaviours Able to support pupils with intimate care needs Willing to learn and undertake training Willing to go above and beyond Passionate about learning and education Professional and calm Educated to at least GCSE level with a good grade in English and Maths An excellent communicator and great at time management
Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, wellbeing initiatives, 12.26 per hour (paid pro rata), term time only contract and an attractive pension proposition. This position will be for 30 hours 50 minutes per week 08:45-15:15 Monday to Fridays..

This role will be offered on a fixed term basis commencing 01/09/2025 and ending 12/04/2026. The role salary is based on 38 weeks per year and is subject to the applicant's eligibility to work in the UK and successful DBS, references and medical clearance. Salary is 12.26 per hour paid pro rata (23,656 FTE) (Actual annual gross salary 16,519) in equal monthly payments. Although the role is currently fixed term, there is the possibility that this could be extended.

Please be aware that the school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff and the safer recruitment process. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other safeguarding checks where appropriate and you must be happy for references to be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The successful candidate would need to complete safeguarding training prior to starting. Please see our Safeguarding Policy on our school website www.johnhellins.co.uk for further information.

To apply please complete the application form and email a signed scanned copy to office@johnhellins.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 31/07/2025 however applications may close before this date if we appoint prior to this, therefore please apply soon if you are interested in this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.26 per hour

Schedule:

No weekends
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025