St James Church of England Primary School

Harlestone Road

Northampton

NN5 7AG

Tel:  01604 751475

Wanted – Teaching Assistant

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: SCP 3-4 £24,796.00 to £ 25,185.00 FTE   Actual salary £ 11.660.14 - £11843.10

Contract: Part time – 20.25 hrs/wk – 39 wks/yr (Mon – Fri 8:30 – 12:30, 8:15 start on a Wednesday)

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos where inclusion and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for:

·        Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed our values with children, staff and the wider community;

·        An excellent practitioner who has a relevant L2/L3 qualifications to support children in Key Stage 2 or someone who is motivated to take these qualifications with the support of the school;

·        Someone who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children to achieve their potential;

·        A person who makes learning fun, engaging and memorable;

·        Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;

·        A person who has excellent team skills who can inspire colleagues and children alike;

·        Someone who understands our children and our community and who can build supportive relationships with parents;

·        An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all.

·        Someone who has patience, resilience and a desire to make a difference;

·        An individual who starts each day afresh with positivity and enthusiasm.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children who need your support;
• A Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Class Teacher who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
• Appropriate CPD and support to develop your skills and ensure you are successful.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 12^th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16^th January 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicant prior to employment. References will be requested and on-line searches undertaken prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

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