Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at St. Marys CofE Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SMCPS/07728
  Location
St Mary's C of E Primary Academy, High Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5RL
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata to £13,493.78 to £13,705.47
  Hours Per Week
24
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
Midnight, Thu 18th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Wednesday 24th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Wednesday 24th June 2026
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Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

 

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay Grade: Grade D3 to D4

Full Time Salary: £24.796 to £25,185

Actual Salary: £13,493.78 to £13,705.47

Hours: 24 hours per week.

Starting: 1 September 2026

 

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

 

Here at St Marys we offer a well-balanced, engaging and relevant curriculum, allowing our children to learn about their local environment and the ever-changing world they live in. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space and offer a wide range of curriculum enrichment through trips, visitors and extra-curricular activities. We want to foster an enthusiasm for learning that remains throughout their life while equipping our pupils with the physical, emotional, social and intellectual skills they need to be happy and successful.

 

We are looking to appoint someone who:

  • Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
  • will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
  • will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
  • will support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.
  • is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
  • understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
  • who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
  • understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

 

In return, we will offer:

  • A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
  • Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
  • A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
  • A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup.
  • Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

 

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

 

 

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@stmarys.pdet.org.uk

01536 722757

 

 

St Marys CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

 

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

 

https://www.stmaryscebl.info/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

 

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

 

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.


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  Ciara-Marie Tompkins
  hr@pdet.org.uk


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