Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (15 hours a week) at St Luke’s Church of England Primary School

• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SLCEPS/82713
• Location: St Crispin Drive, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 4UL
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
• Salary (pro rata): £8433.56 – £8565.89 pro rata
• Hours Per Week: 15
• Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027
• Closing Date: Midday, Tue 23rd Jun, 2026
• Start Date: 01/09/2026
• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Teaching Assistant. 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 5 days a week, fixed-term until 31/08/2027. Work in a values-led school with a commitment to staff growth, well‑being and outstanding progress for all pupils.

St Luke’s CE Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Northampton. We are a 2‑form entry school with 400 children on roll and members of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET). In our last Ofsted inspection, September 2025, we received a Good rating.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of pupils and curriculum.
• Work creatively with the teacher to provide learning and pastoral care.
• Demonstrate flexibility, independence, initiative and creativity in different learning situations.
• Support the ethos of a Church school.
• Commit to child protection and safeguarding welfare.

Qualifications and Experience

• Enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about role in education and contribution to the school community.
• Experience or understanding of child protection policy and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently.
• Intrinsic motivation to support staff growth and well‑being.

What we offer

• School commitment to developing children’s creativity, imagination and love of learning.
• Forward‑thinking, creative environment with support for professional development.
• Christian values underpinning the whole school community.
• Opportunity to work within an aspirational Senior Leadership Team.
• Excellent CPD through the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET).

Contact Details

Anna Musson

anna.musson@pdet.org.uk

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