Teaching Assistant

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WFA/12919

Location

Booth Lane South, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£22,202.00 - £22,554.00 Annually (Actual)

GAT 4. 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 12th Jul, 2026

Positions Available

Interview Date(s) w/c 13/7/26

About this Role

Weston Favell Academy are looking to expand their team of dedicated and committed Teaching Assistants. The role requires you to act as a responsible adult and assist with the supervision, personal care, welfare and keeping safe of individuals and/or groups of young people and their environment, inclusive of assisting with resources and behaviour management to support academic progress and personal development. A background in an educational setting and experience of working 1:1 with students in a classroom setting would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

Not only will you have the chance to inspire the next generation, but you will also receive a competitive salary and amazing benefits. Being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust, we believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. We recognise your value and will also invest in your health and wellbeing with the support of our Employee Assistance Programme and endless life resources to help in all aspects of your life.

Locally, we have so much to offer with a swimming pool and fitness suite on site, free on-site parking, off-site PPA at the beginning and end of the day, and so many more benefits but don’t take our word for it, contact ***email_hidden*** to arrange a visit and see for yourself!

Are you ready to make a real impact?

Apply now via the link and bring your energy to Weston Favell Academy.

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

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Contact Details

Debbie Hendle

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