Teaching Assistant

Blakesley Church of England Primary School; Towcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blakesley CE Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our caring team. The role is 27.5 hours per week, term time plus inset days, and is permanent. You will support children across the school, help maintain an engaging learning environment, and contribute to our inclusive Christian ethos.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative, with good literacy and numeracy skills and a commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education.
• Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment is desirable.
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• 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 safeguarding.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Ability to build relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Personal commitment to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Team player

Child support

Learning environment

Creativity

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Professional development

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 27.5 hours over5 days per week, Term Time + Inset Days.

Blakesley CE Primary school is an established primary academy at the heart of the community, which seeks to provide the highest quality education for each and every child, through an engaging, responsive and tailored curriculum, enabling all to achieve their full potential.

Our passionate and focused team of staff are dedicated to supporting these children within a creative and dynamic environment, founded on Christian principles that safeguards the welfare of all. In doing so, we aim to help develop resilient, enthusiastic and positive children who are equipped for the next step of their journey, to become effective citizens who contribute to their world. Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential.

Following a recent successful OFSTED inspection in 2024, our school has received a very well-deserved rating of Good and inspectors commented:

"Staff feel supported with their workload and well-being. They are proud to be part of the school team. They spoke about being 'a strong set of people, supported within school. We look after each other and look out for each other.'"

We are now looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team and work across our school. The ideal candidate will be someone who has

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
• Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment is desirable
• 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.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
• Personal commitment to on-going professional development.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• 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 and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Perkbox

Blakesley is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.