Teaching Assistant Level 2

Victoria Primary Academy; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Primary Academy in Wellingborough, Northants, seeks a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to support pupils and staff across the primary phase in a two-form entry school.

The role is 30 hours 50 minutes per week over 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days). The salary is on NJC Scale Point 3 to 4, with actual salary £18,426 to £18,715 per annum.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Level 2 English & Maths qualification.
• A Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable SEN experience.
• Good physical fitness and resilience.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to challenging situations.
• Commitment to high-quality support for staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils and teachers across the primary phase.
• Assist with classroom tasks and learning activities.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 2 subject qualification / SEN

Physical fitness

Flexibility & responsiveness

Commitment to staff & pupils

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Experience with special needs in school

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Victoria Primary Academy, Wellingborough, Northants

NJC Scale Point 3 to 4 (£25,614 to £26,016 FTE) (actual salary £18,426, to £18,715 per annum)

30 hours 50 mins per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 days)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to provide support for pupils, teachers and the Academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils. The role is classroom based and the successful candidate will be expected to support across the primary phase.

If you:

1. have a level 2 qualification in English & Maths
2. have a level 2 qualification in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience of working with or caring for children with special needs in a school setting
3. are physically fit
4. are flexible and responsive with the ability to address potentially challenging situations
5. have a commitment to deliver first class support to staff and pupils

we would love to hear from you.

At Victoria we aspire to achieve the very best for every single pupil. As noted by OFSTED in 2023 “'Aspiration' is a key word at Victoria Primary Academy. It is central to everything leaders do, from the design of the school’s ambitious curriculum to the awe-inspiring trips on offer.”

Victoria Primary Academy is a two form entry school situated on the edge of Wellingborough. We are proud to be a diverse school, with pupils from a range of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. Over half our pupils speak English as an additional language, with 44 different languages being spoken across the academy. We are an inclusive school where we work together to ensure all members of our academy community can reach their potential and fulfil our mission statement: Creating Learners without Limits.

We value honesty, integrity, and creativity. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to help us understand what you, as an individual, will uniquely contribute to the Trust. Submissions that rely too heavily on AI risk obscuring the very qualities we are looking to discover. If you choose to use AI, we encourage you to treat it as a collaborator—not a substitute. Let it support your thinking, not replace it.

Closing date 9.00am Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews week commencing 19th October 2026

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance