Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (17.5 hours a week) at Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/WSASES/80453
• Location: West Street, Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6HU
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
• Actual Annual Salary: £10,163.80 - £10,323.32
• Hours Per Week: 17.5
• Weeks Per Year: 38
• Fixed Term End Date: Sat 31st Jul, 2027
• Closing Date: Midday, Fri 30th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: asap
• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

• 5 Mornings a week
• Fixed-term Contract until 31/07/2027
• 38 weeks per year
• Grade D3-4 £25,614 - £26,016 FTE (£10,163.80 - £10,323.32 actual per annum)

Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential. As such, we are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who can inspire, motivate, and support our children.

Our ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Is confident, resilient, and dedicated
• Has previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
• Has good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff, and parents.
• Has a personal commitment to on-going professional development

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children's welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please contact our office on to arrange.

Welford, Sibbertoft & Sulby School is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of 36 schools and these strong links make a significant 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.

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.

• Is confident, resilient, and dedicated
• Has previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
• Has good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
• Has a personal commitment to on-going professional development
  
  In return, we can offer you:
• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children's welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please contact our office on to arrange. Welford, Sibbertoft & Sulby School is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of 36 schools and these strong links make 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.