1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term; Part Time 

Grade D 3-4 (£22,737-£23,114) FTE

Monday-Friday; 12 hours per week; Term Time Only 

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust is a large new Catholic Multi Academy Trust situated in the northern half of the Catholic Diocese of Northampton formed by the merger of three former Catholic Trusts in February 2020. The Trust currently leads and manages ten Catholic primary schools located across the geographical area of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire and, two Catholic secondary schools. 

We are looking to appoint someone to provide high quality learning support to a dedicated child attending St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. The role is to address the individual needs of the child who requires assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential, or accessing the curriculum. 

We are looking for someone special who: 

•         Inspires and motivates children to do the best that is possible  

•         Is able to communicate well with pupils and staff 

•         Is able to prepare and implement well-structured lessons 

•         Is able to evaluate pupils’ development, progress and attainment 

•         Is able to promote the mission of the school “With Christ as our guide, we let our light shine”, fostering a love of learning and a willingness to serve the community by nurturing the children to achieve their full potential as individuals. 

In return, we can offer a strong supportive team ethos committed to continuous improvement as well as any relevant training. Further information about the school can be viewed on the school website https://www.stmaryscatholicprimary.northants.sch.uk or on the Trust website www.olicatschools.org.

 Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th February  2026

Start Date:  ASAP

 For more information about this vacancy please call the School Office Manager, Kellie McLoughlin: 01604 581011 or if you wish to apply please visit www.MyNewTerm.com  

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process in line with this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

                                                                                                                                                            ' With Christ as our guide, we let our light shine.'