Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Full-Time On-site
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Teaching Assistant 16.25 hours at St Luke's Church of England Primary School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SLCEPS/45746

Location: St Crispin Drive, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 4UL

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Salary Range: £9437.86 - £9585.95

Hours Per Week: 16.25

Weeks Per Year: 38

Fixed Term End Date: Saturday 31st July, 2027

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 23rd October, 2026

Start Date: as soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

16.25 hours per week - mornings 5 days a week, 38 weeks per year

Fixed term until 31/07/2027

St Luke's CE Primary school is situated on the outskirts of Northampton. We are a happy school with a strong Christian ethos. We are a 2-form entry school with 400 children on roll. We are proud to be a member of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) and in our last Ofsted inspection, September 2025, we received good.

An opportunity has arisen for a teaching assistant to join our school. We are looking for an inspirational professional, to work within our school.

We are proud to be recruiting for a caring, passionate and professional Teaching Assistant, to join our team, who is eager to provide learning and pastoral care of our children.

We are seeking someone who:

  • Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
  • 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

We can offer you:

  • A school that is committed to the importance of developing children's creativity, imagination and love of learning.
  • A forward thinking, creative school that prides itself in supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to grow as an educator and leader.
  • A school that believes in kindness, love and Christian values that underpins our approach to the whole school community.
  • An exciting opportunity to work within an aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
  • Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET)

Safeguarding Statement

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, therefore 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.

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Teaching Assistant employer: Peterborough Limited

At Club Viva, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a fun and supportive work environment for those passionate about working with children. Our team enjoys comprehensive training and development opportunities, along with the unique benefit of heavily subsidised childcare at our venues in Hampton Lakes Primary and Hampton College Primary. We value creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal place for individuals looking to grow their careers while making a positive impact in children's lives.

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Contact Details:

Peterborough Limited Recruitment Team