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Vacancy for: Teaching Assistant 

Location: School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 5FZ

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £25,185 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date: 10:00am, Tuesday 21st July 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Interview Date(s): TBA, from 22nd July onwards

About this Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Outstanding and inspirational school as a Teaching Assistant. We have a vacancy for an assistant to support pupils, preferably with experience, to work in any year group (FS to Y6), either as a general teaching assistant or to closely support pupils with complex needs. 

Woodland View Primary School is a two-form entry school at the heart of a thriving and supportive community in Grange Park, Northampton.

  1. Fixed term initially until 31-8-27

  2. Part-time 8.40am to 3.15pm, T-F, term-time only

Woodland View Primary School can offer you:

  • Wonderful children with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning

  • A skilled and caring team who value your development

  • Supportive parental and wider communities

  • Unique 7 Wonders learning facilities that enrich the curriculum

  • A wellbeing package to support staff personally 

  • Opportunities for professional growth, including access to National College CPD 

  • Above all, an incredible school in which to work and thrive

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Builds warm, positive relationships with children, helping them to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

  • Has experience (or a strong interest) in supporting pupils with additional or complex needs, including within nurture-style provision.

  • Can work flexibly across the school (FS-Y6) and adapt to meet the needs of different pupils and classes.

  • Is patient, caring and resilient, with a calm approach to supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.

  • Enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to the inclusive ethos of the school.

  • Is committed to professional growth and open to learning new strategies and approaches.

  • Is willing to support pupils during lunchtime as part of the school day, encouraging positive play and social interaction.

Woodland View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment principles throughout our recruitment process to ensure that all appointments prioritise the safety and wellbeing of pupils. The post of Teaching Assistant is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to find out more about the job before applying, please contact the head teacher, Mr Mark Horsley by email at head@woodlandview.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Please find below:

  • The Job Description
  • A Person Specification

If you would like any more information or an application form, then please contact the Headteacher at the email above.

  1. WVPS - Teaching Assitant - Person Specification
  2. WVPS - Teaching Assitant - Job Description