Special Needs

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Monday- Friday, 8.45am – 3.30pm (31.25 hours per week)

Term time only - 38 weeks per year

Start date: 1^st September 2025

Salary range: Grade E Point 4 (£24,404)

£17,272.16 (actual salary)

A vacancy has arisen for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support the learning and pastoral needs of children with special educational needs. This contract will be on a permanent basis with no specified end date. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and friendly, has good communication skills as a strong

Applicants should have;

• the ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• a work ethic which is driven by a desire to make a positive difference to those who need a little extra help through the day,
• the ability to use own initiative,
• a friendly and approachable manner- with a glass-half-full demeanour.
• a willingness to undertake First Aid training

Work experience in a school environment would be beneficial.

Croyland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice, and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire.

Contact:

For an application pack, please download, complete and return the documents below.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Description:

Croyland Primary School is a large vibrant school situated in Wellingborough with two classes per year group catering for 428 pupils. We have a diverse range of pupils; some with complex and challenging needs. Our school has a proven track record of inclusive practice, a clear and shared vision, and the determination to support all children in achieving their potential. We were judged to be a Good school in our most recent Ofsted inspection; October 2021.

We can offer you;

• the most delightful children,
• a supportive, forward-thinking and professional team who work collaboratively to ensure all needs of our children are met to best effect,
• the required training and professional development opportunities.

If you would like to visit the school, or find out a little more about us, do not hesitate to get in touch.

 Closing date for applications is Friday 8th August 2025

Interview date to be confirmed