Teaching Assistant in Kettering

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027.

Pay Grade: Grade D3 to D4.

Full Time Salary: £24,796 to £25,185

Actual Salary: £10,076.72 to £10,235.04

Hours: 17.50 hours per week, 39 weeks a year. Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 12:45pm (includes lunch cover).

Starting: 1 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic and professional Teaching Assistant, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils whilst assisting the class teacher in Key Stage One with learning in the classroom and leading small group interventions.

Loddington CE Primary School is established at the heart of a picturesque village community, and we strive to provide a holistic and child‑centred experience, allowing each and every child to flourish. Directly influenced by the Christian ethos, our curriculum places our values at the centre of everything we do, recognising and developing the abilities, talents, and diversity of all. We are proud to celebrate the achievements of every child.

Our dedicated team, that you could soon become a part of, works zealously to create an inclusive, happy, and safe environment, equipping our children with the confidence and skills they need to progress through childhood and into adulthood.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• Will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn
• Will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• Will support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy
• Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school
• Understands our children and our community and can build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct
• Is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to safeguarding children’s welfare – both at home and in school

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn
• A collaborative and supportive school community underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion for children’s welfare and education
• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand‑new partnership with Vivup
• Employment within one of the largest Multi‑Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities

We are shortlisting on application, and therefore reserve the right to close this advert early, so please do not delay in applying. PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 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.

Loddington CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make a special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.