Level 1 Teaching Assistant at Buckton Fields Primary School

Buckton Fields Primary School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Regular training from senior leaders

Positive and hardworking children

Eco-curriculum and community links

Fun, Creativity & Achievement ethos

Job summary

Buckton Fields Primary School is seeking a classroom-based role where the successful candidate will work in partnership with the Principal, staff and community to provide outstanding learning experiences. Training will be provided, with a commitment to CPD, and a proactive attitude toward safeguarding and teamwork is essential.

Buckton Fields Primary School, a new two-form entry school opened in 2021, is part of the Preston Hedge's Trust and emphasises an eco-curriculum and local community

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about primary education.
• Passionate about developing the whole child.
• Flexible, motivated and energetic.
• Keen to work as part of a team.
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn.
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child.
• Committed to safeguarding policies.
• Willing to train in first aid.

Skills

Enthusiastic about primary education

Team player

Committed to safeguarding

Willing to train in first aid

Flexible, motivated and energetic

Eager for professional development

Job description

About this Role

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Principal, staff and community of Buckton Fields to provide outstanding learning experiences as part of our team. The role will be classroom based. Previous experience would be advantageous, although not essential. Training will be provided for the successful candidate and a commitment to CPD. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable team player who can support our growing school.

The successful applicant should be:

• Enthusiastic about Primary education
• Passionate about developing the whole child
• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child
• Committed to upholding all safeguarding policies
• Willing to train in first aid

We can offer:

• A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team
• Professional development opportunities and regular training from our senior leaders
• Positive and hardworking children
• A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard
• An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Buckton Fields Primary School is a new two-form entry school, which opened in September 2021. We have had a fantastic start since opening with a brilliant, dedicated team, enthusiastic children and supportive families. As part of the Preston Hedge's Trust, the school is founded on the ethos of 'Fun, Creativity & Achievement.' With these as the foundations of our school, the vision for Buckton Field's is based around sustainability through an eco-curriculum, utilising the local amenities in the community. Buckton Fields Primary School is a unique place to learn, full of creative and engaging learning opportunities that encourage pupils to become inquisitive, confident, life-long learners, whilst making a positive difference to our local environment.

Preston HedgesTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance andany other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medicalclearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidateswill be subject to online checks.

Our TrustSafeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the followinglink:

Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2025-26.pdf

Please also beadvised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee mustbe your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. Weare equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for ourworkforce to be representative of society and that each employee feelsrespected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equalityand fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not todiscriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfairdiscrimination.