Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Irchester Community Primary School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7AZ

14 days remaining to apply

3 November 2026

25 September 2026 at 3pm

9 September 2026

• Teaching assistant

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage 1

Part time: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year school term time plus paid holiday

Fixed term - Until end of academic year

Between £25,614 and £26,016 FTE pro rata

This post involves supporting pupils on 1:1 or small group basis, as well as supporting class teachers to deliver high quality mainstream learning.

• Great children who are always keento learn
• Parents that want the absolute bestfor their children
• Brilliant staff team to work with
• Fantastic teachers across theschool
• A supportive Governing Body
• A great working environment
• Free tea and coffee
• A dynamic and skilled senior management team
• Great CPD opportunities

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Helping to raise standards of achievement for all pupils
• Working with pupils as part of the school team, planning and delivering educational programmes under the direction of the class teachers
• Enable children with additional needs to be happy, safeand confident in school and access learning

• Supporting learning activities including additional learning needs and development (1to 1 or identified group)
• Helping with/ contributing to the motivation, pastoral care, welfare and supportof pupils.
• Establishing and maintaining secure relationships with individuals and groups.
• Establish positive relationships with children and links with parents where appropriate
• FollowSENCo / teacher advice in implementation of the child’s pastoral support plan
• Maintain daily records for individual child’s targets and feedback to SENCo /teacher

• Assistin the preparation of materials for child/children to enable improved access to the curriculum.
• Workas part of a team, in partnership with the class teacher, SENCO or otherTAs
• Provide individual, paired, group or general support as needed for the designated pupil(s) taking individual targets into account.
• Attend meetings and liaise with parents, as required, regarding the child’sprogress.

• Undertaking specific programmes of support as directed by the SENCO
• Regular and accurate records on the achievements and progress of individuals andgroups.
• Assisting with the development, preparation and maintenance of resources.
• Contributing to the management of pupils’ behaviour and welfare promoting good behaviour at all time.
• Assisting with preparing/ maintenance of the learning environment through displays,tidying etc.
• Assisting with supervision of pupils during school visits or at break times,including before and after school as identified.

• Carrying out any reasonable duties relating to the position, within the scope ofthe post, as requested by class teacher, SENCO or head teacher/ deputy headteacher
• Upholding the aims and policies of the school and following agreed procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Communicating concerns – particularly those relating to pupil welfare or child protection to the designated safeguarding lead (DSL). Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures
• Participating in appraisals / training / Professional Development to the benefit of the individual and school.
• Administrating basic first aid support as needed within the limitations of any training received

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