Teaching Assistant at Kettering Park Infant Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KPIA/59146

Location

Park Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9RU

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary quoted is full time equivalent. Actual hours of work are 30 hours per week plus 2.5 hours covering lunchtime duty

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 28th Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To Be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To Be confirmed

About this Role

We are looking to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant with ambition and confidence who wants to develop their skills in a forward thinking and progressive environment. The role will be 30 hours per week and 2.5 hours per week as a midday supervisor.

The role involves supporting members of the teaching staff in ensuring that pupils receive the highest possible standards of care and education, becoming safe, secure and successful. Duties include:

Working within established guidelines to support the teacher in:

Ensuring that pupils are safe
Teaching the planned curriculum
Effectively using resources
Producing and maintaining a welcoming and stimulating classroom environment
Upholding high professional standards
Encouraging pupils to work and play independently
Please see attached Job descriptions for further information

We work with integrity to provide our children with the best education, care and personal development opportunities. We inspire our children with a rich, diverse and challenging curriculum. Our inclusive approach means all our children get the chance to shine in all aspects of their lives. We prepare our children for their high aspirations. To grow and adapt in our ever-changing world.

We have passion for the work we do. We are committed to making sure we always put children first. We work collaboratively in and across all our eleven great primary schools to support each other, and share ideas and expertise. Through coaching, empathy and professional development, our staff develop and grow. We use initiative to strive to be better. Together we create exciting, vibrant and innovative centres of learning. All our staff make us stronger.

Join us to make a difference. If you would like to learn more about us please visit our website Kettering Park Infant Academy - Home

Please note that the salary quoted is the Full Time Equivalent, this post is paid pro-rata at 32.5 hours per week for 38 weeks per year for a fixed term of 1 year to 31st August 2027.