Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Daventry (Primary School)

Location: Daventry
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Long-Term | Potential Permanent
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Role Overview

An inclusive and supportive primary school in Daventry is seeking a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team with an immediate start. This role involves providing dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them to access the curriculum and feel confident within the classroom environment.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a direct and meaningful impact on a child's educational journey.

Key Duties

  • Provide consistent 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's individual needs

  • Work alongside the class teacher to adapt learning activities

  • Support the pupil's academic progress as well as social and emotional development

  • Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and focus

  • Help create a structured, safe, and nurturing environment

  • Monitor progress and share feedback with staff

  • Encourage independence and build the pupil's confidence

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience working with children, ideally in a school or support setting

  • Be patient, understanding, and able to build strong relationships

  • Have knowledge of additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH (desirable)

  • Be proactive, reliable, and adaptable

  • Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents

  • Show a genuine commitment to supporting individual learning needs

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start in a welcoming primary school in Daventry

  • Full-time, term-time only position

  • Long-term role with the potential to become permanent

  • Supportive staff team and leadership

  • Opportunities for training and professional development

  • A chance to make a real difference in a child's day-to-day school experience

If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can provide focused support and see the direct impact of your work, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now to be considered for this 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Daventry.