Key Role Information

Salary
25,989.00 - 26,403.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
16/03/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP6 - SCP7
Department
Support Staff
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
45.067
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

1 to 1 Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Ecton Village Primary Academy, Ecton, Northants

 

NJC Scale Point 6 to 7 (£25,989 to £26,403 FTE)

Actual Salary per annum (£16,676 to £16,942 per annum)

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 

 

We are looking for a 1-1 Teaching Assistant who is Level 3 qualified or has equivalent experience. This role will be working across the primary phase, providing support and specific interventions to children with recently issued EHCPs in order to help them be successful. The role will be fixed term, linked to funding for the children concerned.


Ecton Village Primary Academy is a small but expanding rural primary school with a caring and nurturing ethos to ensure that all children achieve and enjoy their time at school. We have a small staff so the successful candidate will immediately become a hugely valued member of our team.

 

We are proud of the way we work together. Here is some feedback from existing colleagues showing how they feel about our wonderful academy:

“Teamwork - we always pull together and support each other.”

“Staff always checking on you and supporting you. Especially with new jobs and tasks to do.”

“An open and honest atmosphere”

“A shared sense of humour and the ability to see the funny side of things”

(Excerpts from Hatton Academies Trust People Wellbeing Survey 2023)

Ofsted inspectors recently (June 2023) judged Ecton Village Primary Academy to be ‘good’ in all five areas of the inspection framework. The report is filled with positive statements from pupils and parents, and noted that ‘One pupil spoke for many when they said, “This is a great community. Even though we are a small school – we are a big family!”’

 

Ecton Village Primary School is proud to be part of Hatton Academies Trust. This expanding Multi Academy Trust is a family of schools collaborating in all aspects of teaching, learning and school management. The Trust is dedicated to high standards of education for all our students, developing opportunities for all and passionate about lifelong learning. 

You will be able to apply for this vacancy, plus find a job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website:

 https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/  


We are unable to accept applications by CV only.


Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am on Monday 16th March 2026.

 

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

Qualifications

Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics essential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subjectessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to carry out playground duties in variable weather conditionsessential

CPD / Training

Training in literacy / numeracy strategy and/or a particular curriculum or learning area (for example sign language, bi-lingual, dyslexia)essential
First Aid training / training specific medical procedures as appropriate (or the willingness to undertake training).essential

Experience

Appropriate IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excelessential
Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awarenessessential
Significant experience of working with or caring for children of relevant ageessential

Experience/Knowledge

Working knowledge of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes

Personal Attributes

Physically fit to set out PE equipment and help move heavy equipmentessential
Physically fit to move around the school, walking, standing, and sitting with pupilsessential
Commitment to outstanding safeguarding practicesessential
Must be suitable to work with children.essential
Good interpersonal skills in order to develop positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staffessential
Commitment to deliver first class support to staff and pupils within a clearly defined systemessential
Reliable in order to maintain the consistency of expectations and standards.essential
Ability to work using own initiative, to be pro-active and work as part of a team.essential
Enjoy working with children in a respectful and empathetic manneressential
A willingness to work with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.essential
Flexible and responsive - able to address potentially challenging situations by problem-solving and negotiationessential
Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.essential
Ability to clean up toilet accidents and help clean up children who have been ill (if required)essential

Qualifications

Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematicsessential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subjectessential
Knowledge of Read Write Inc

Ecton Village Primary Academy

HR Team

HR@hattonacademiestrust.org.uk

West Street
Ecton
Northamptonshire
NN6 0QF

Safeguarding Information

Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.