Teaching Assistant - FTC

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,659 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery in Northampton is seeking a part-time, fixed-term role to support the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom, delivering learning activities and ensuring a supportive learning environment.

The post is 30 hours per week, term-time 39 weeks, fixed term until 31 August 2027, with responsibilities spanning safeguarding, pastoral care, and enabling pupil development within a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• Work with the team to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping those who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
• Assist pupils with personal needs as appropriate.

Job description

About the Role

30 hours per week, Term Time 39 weeks Part‑time Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• Work with the team to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping those who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
• Assist pupils with personal needs as appropriate.

Salary & Benefits

NJC3 £24,796 FTE, £17,659 per annum pro rata.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform – Health & Wellbeing Programme – Cycle to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.