Could you be the next member of our Mawsley family? 

 

We are looking for caring and inspirational people, who strive to ensure that children reach their potential and who are able to join our happy team.

 

In September 2023 we proudly opened our first class in ‘The Hub’ our SEND provision for children with EHCPs where cognition and learning and communication and interaction are their primary needs. In September 2024 we opened two more classes and in September 2025 we opened our fourth class within our SEND provision and are looking for the next members of our support staff team to take this step with us.

 

We wish to recruit one part-time SEN Teaching Assistant, term time only, to support the children within this specialist provision. The post will involve 1:1 work, support within the classroom and some group work. The appointed person may be required to assist children in their self-care requirements and supporting part of their lunch time.

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The options for the job are listed below:

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Option 1 - Monday to Friday 9am -12pm Class support and Tuesday and Wednesday 1.00-3.30pm

Option 2 - Monday to Friday 9am -12pm Class support

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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a consistent but nurturing approach where patience, care and flexibility are paramount and where a clear understanding that every child should be given opportunities to achieve their personal best.

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We are looking for support staff who are committed to working hard and making a difference to the progress of the child in their care and the children within the class they are based and wants to add to the life of our vibrant and enthusiastic learning community.

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The ideal candidate will be:

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• Adaptable

• Calm

• Committed to a nurturing approach to children

• Passionate about ensuring all children achieve their personal best

• A strong communicator

• Committed to understanding and empathising with the individual needs of pupils

• Caring

• Able to work independently and/or as part of a team

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Our school opened in September 2004 with four classes and 87 children on roll. It was originally built to accommodate 210 children in seven classrooms. We currently have 284 children on roll with one mainstream reception class, two mainstream mixed year 1 and 2 classes, two mainstream mixed year 3 and 4 classes and three mainstream mixed year 5 and 6 classes. In September 2023, our first class within the specialist provision opened with capacity for 9 children, our expansion in September 2024 enabled us to teach 27 children within the unit, with our final expansion this year September enabling us to reach our capacity of 36 children.

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We are able to offer a modern working environment with good quality resources including interactive whiteboards, a laptop and tablet trolley, good sized hall, a meeting room, shared areas and large school grounds. We have a friendly, enthusiastic and very committed staff team of teachers and teaching assistants.

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The school is located in Mawsley Village, which is situated just outside Kettering, off the A43 Kettering to Northampton Road. We pride ourselves on being a happy and welcoming school with high expectations and achievement and one who develop good links with parents and the local community. Our Ofsted report, published in July 2022, supports this by stating:

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‘Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed in their learning and in life. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They achieve well in the calm environment that leaders have created.’

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 Mawsley Primary School is committed to safeguarding procedures with regard to staff recruitment. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.

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The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th September at 5pm and can be posted or e-mailed to the school.  Please email to nicola.watts@mawsley.org.uk

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Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th September 2025.

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Letter for Applicant

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Application Form

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Job Description

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Person Specification

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Disqualification

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Discolsure of Criminal Convictions