Teaching Assistant

Peterborough Limited; Duston; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Luke's Church of England Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in the mornings, 16.25 hours per week, across 38 weeks per year. The role is fixed term until 31 July 2027 and supports a caring, Christian ethos within a 2-form entry school near Northampton.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to create an engaging learning environment, assist with pastoral care, and uphold safeguarding standards for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, approachable and positive about education and school community.
• Able to work with the teacher to adapt the learning environment to pupils' needs.
• Capable of flexible, independent work and showing initiative.
• Supports the ethos of a Church school and safeguarding of children.
• Committed to child protection and welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom under the guidance of the teacher.
• Provide pastoral care to pupils and contribute to their well-being.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and the school community.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Approachable

Collaborative

Independent working

Initiative

Safeguarding aware

Job description

Teaching Assistant 16.25 hours at St Luke's Church of England Primary School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SLCEPS/45746

Location: St Crispin Drive, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 4UL

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Salary Range: £9437.86 - £9585.95

Hours Per Week: 16.25

Weeks Per Year: 38

Fixed Term End Date: Saturday 31st July, 2027

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 23rd October, 2026

Start Date: as soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

16.25 hours per week - mornings 5 days a week, 38 weeks per year

Fixed term until 31/07/2027

St Luke's CE Primary school is situated on the outskirts of Northampton. We are a happy school with a strong Christian ethos. We are a 2-form entry school with 400 children on roll. We are proud to be a member of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) and in our last Ofsted inspection, September 2025, we received good.

An opportunity has arisen for a teaching assistant to join our school. We are looking for an inspirational professional, to work within our school.

We are proud to be recruiting for a caring, passionate and professional Teaching Assistant, to join our team, who is eager to provide learning and pastoral care of our children.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum
• Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently
• Shows initiative and creativity in different learning situations
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children's welfare - both at home and in school

We can offer you:

• A school that is committed to the importance of developing children's creativity, imagination and love of learning.
• A forward thinking, creative school that prides itself in supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to grow as an educator and leader.
• A school that believes in kindness, love and Christian values that underpins our approach to the whole school community.
• An exciting opportunity to work within an aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET)

Safeguarding Statement

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, therefore 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.