Teaching & Learning Assistant (Secondary Phase)

Wootton Park School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (Staff-W

Staff sport activities

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

Wootton Park School is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team. You will work with learners with a range of learning, social and emotional needs in various curriculum areas, supporting classes, groups and 1:1 learning to develop independence and positive behaviours.

The role runs five days a week from 8:30 to 4:00 during term time plus teacher training days, working within a supportive coaching environment with experienced SENCo's and a learning development team.

Qualifications

• 5 A-C /4-9 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• Experience of working with young people in a learning environment.
• Understanding of the varying needs of learners and how to support these.

Responsibilities

• Work with learners with a range of learning, social and emotional needs in various curriculum areas.
• Support whole classes, groups and 1:1 learning to develop effective learning, independence and positive behaviour.
• Be part of a team within a coaching environment to support learner progress.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive team dynamic and professional development.

Skills

GCSEs English & Maths

Experience with young people

Understanding diverse learners

Enthusiastic and motivated

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

• Are you passionate about learning and committed to supporting learners to achieve their potential?
  
• Do you have experience of working in an education or school based setting?
  
• Are you looking for excellent training and progression opportunities?
  
• Do you want to work in a friendly and supportive team?
  
• If you have answered yes to the above, this position could be the perfect opportunity for you!
  

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team. This exciting opportunity will enable you to work with a team of highly committed teachers to support and develop learner progress. You will work alongside a team of experienced SENCo's and a learning development team, furthering your experience within a supportive coaching environment.

The Role

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant in our secondary phase you will work with learners with a range of learning, social and emotional needs in a variety of curriculum areas. The role will involve working within whole classes, with small groups and on a 1:1 basis to develop effective learning, encourage independence and promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

This position is for five days a week, 8.30am-4pm. Term time plus teacher training days.

About Us

Wootton Park School (WPS) is the founding school within our Trust and offers a first-rate and unique learning environment, ensuring high levels of academic achievement and personal development for all, while promoting the value of community participation and building a stronger society.

As an all-through (4-19) school, we believe this brings a significant number of benefits to learners and staff, and we seek staff who share this vision with us.

In September 2022, we had our first Year 6 & Year 13 cohorts and are now operational in every year group. In 2020 we moved into our brand new £20 million state-of-the-art school building

In July 2019 we were judged to be outstanding in every category by Ofsted. Inspectors noted that “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is of a consistently high quality” and that “Achievement is outstanding in the early years and at key stages 1 and 3". "Staff morale is exceptionally high" Ofsted 2019.

We have achieved the Quality Inclusion Mark and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

We are very proud of our school and are looking for like-minded professionals to join us on the next stage of our exciting journey.

What We Can Offer You

• Exemplary learner behaviour and engagement.
• An environment where teachers can teach, and learners can learn
• Supportive professional development following a coaching model.
• Excellent future opportunities for progression as we grow our Trust.
• An exciting, friendly and conscientious working environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Well-being) scheme.
• Staff sport activities.
• Reprographics and IT support
• Access to LGPS pension scheme

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate would have:

• at least 5 A-C /4-9 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent
• an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills
• experience of working with young people in a learning environment
• an understanding of the varying needs of learners and how to support these

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, Wootton Park Academy Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.

We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: w/b 16th November 2026

Candidates should be available to interview in person