Job Description

Whitehills Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit our setting. The staff, parents and Governors work collaboratively to ensure our pupils and families have the best outcomes during their learning journey with us. Through our creative curriculum and stimulating learning environment, children have many different opportunities to develop into independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Central to our ethos are our school values of respect, hard work and responsibility, which all staff members within our school are expected to uphold.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and contribute to their academic and personal growth.

Job Overview:

About the Role:

We are looking to employ am excellent Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate should be passionate about working with children; have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner. They will also be able to encourage a growth mind-set to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically.

Within your role you will be expected to:

Support the children within the class, either individually or in small groups following the appropriate year group curriculum

Supervise the children during the lunchtime period

Work alongside the class teacher supporting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the children

Assist with the planning, development and implementation of planned interventions and personal support plans

Liaise with teachers and school staff regarding the needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training sessions and other school staff as needed

Liaise with parents in line with school policy

What you can expect from us:

Wonderful children who are happy and willing to learn

Supportive colleagues that work as an effective team

A supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body

A well-resourced school and a great working environment

Opportunities for CPD, including peer coaching and networking

To be welcomed as a valued member of our school community

A personal well-being day

Access to confidential pastoral support (Supervision)

Professional Growth

Additional Information

Contracted hours: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm (30hrs per week, 30 min unpaid lunch break)

Contract: Permanent / Part time

Weeks per year: 38

Salary: Grade D point 3 (24796 FTE)

Please not the salary quoted is the full time equivalent, part-time posts will be paid pro-rata

For an application pack please visit our website https://www.whitehillsprimary.northants.sch.uk/vacancies/

Or email bursar@whitehills.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Dates for your diary

Visits to school: Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 12.00pm on Friday 5th September 2025

Completed applications to be emailed directly to the school - bursar@whitehills.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Successful candidates will be contacted via email

Interview date: Tuesday 9th September 2025

Start date: ASAP

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,796.00 per year

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person