Teaching Assistant

Post Title Key L3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant Reporting to Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher Salary : Apprenticeship Year 1 (12 months) based on current Government Apprenticeship Salary - £8 per hour, final 6 months are paid at £10.85 if aged between 19-20 or £12.71 if aged 21 or over Start Date: Ideally October 2026 Hours : 08:35-15:15 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch (30.83 hours per week) Contract Type: Term time only, fixed term 18 months contract starting ASAP Location: Harpole Primary School

Purpose of the Role:

To support the learning and development of pupils across Years R to 6, working alongside class teachers to deliver high-quality education. The post holder will provide support within classrooms and lead or assist with small group and individual intervention sessions to help pupils reach their full potential.

Additional Information

The post offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive school environment. The successful candidate will receive appropriate apprenticeship training, release time and ongoing support to complete the apprenticeship, develop their skills and progress in their career. We encourage all applicants to make a school visit before the closing date. This can be arranged by contacting bursar@harpole.northants-ecl.gov.uk. Applications Please complete the application form which is available online (see MyNewterm, TeachNorthants or school website).

Closing date

Applications must be received by 12 noon 7th October 2026 . All applications need to be made via MyNewTerm. Shortlisting and Interviews Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 8th October 2026 with interviews planned for 12th October 2026. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be found.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their 'Right to Work' in the UK prior to commencement of employment. Appointments will also be subject to satisfactory outcomes of our Safer Recruitment practices including satisfactory references (which will be requested prior to interview for short-listed candidates), an enhanced DBS check and the completion of a medical questionnaire.