Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Northamptonshire
£18,636.75 pro rata
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
14 September 2025
Job overview
Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Kettering
Salary: £18,636.75 actual / £24,921 FTE
Closing date: 14th September 2025
Required for: ASAP
(Part time and full time hours will be considered)
The role
32.5 hours per week (8.15am to 3.15pm, Mon-Fri) Term time plus training days
We are seeking a committed, professional Teaching Assistant to work within the secondary school of our academy. There is an expectation that the post holder will operate in line with the professional standards expected of a teacher, providing supervision for students and support for the teaching staff.
You will have excellent standards in literacy and numeracy, as you will be providing educational support in class and in practical activities. You will have experience of supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, ensuring that students have the support required to succeed in their education.
About You
You should have a quiet and encouraging manner with the ability to remain calm in difficult situations, along with excellent verbal communication skills and an awareness of the importance of inclusion for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
You have the specialist knowledge, skills, understanding and experience relevant to the nature of this post. You will have a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at a grade C or equivalent. You will have prior experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting, delivering interventions and supporting students to achieve to their potential.
You will be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students and adults working in the school. You will enjoy the challenge of contributing positively to the work, ethos and values of the school and be willing to go above and beyond in this important role. The ideal candidate will also have experience in delivering personal care.
For more information:
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Clare Henderson (SENCO) at or
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About Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 9NS
United Kingdom
Kettering Buccleuch Academy is a co-educational academy open to students aged 4 –19. We offer a well-rounded education to children from the northern area of Kettering and its surrounding villages. We welcome students of all abilities and all backgrounds, and our academy is free of charge to attend.
All of our students are encouraged to achieve their full potential in a friendly, caring and supportive environment.
We aim to bring out the best in everyone – students, staff, parents and the wider community. We do this through:
* a full range of courses to suit all levels and abilities;
* tailoring education to meet the needs of individual students;
* a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environment;
* a wide and exciting range of extracurricular activities;
* a Sixth Form offering both academic and vocational courses;
* expert, dedicated and professional teachers.
We are part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
United Learning's pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time and more support.
More pay…
* We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
* Cash towards medical treatment
* Generous staff discount scheme
more time…
* Three extra INSET days for planning
* At least one personal day a year
and more support
* Great training for your career
* Exceptional curriculum resources
* Expert subject advice
* Support for your wellbeing
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