Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Pay: Dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed?

Would you like to join a supportive primary school where you can play an important role in pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to gain valuable experience within a primary school setting.

You will work alongside class teachers and the wider school team, providing classroom support and helping pupils access learning in a positive and inclusive environment.

The Role

• Support pupils with their learning across the primary curriculum

• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging classroom activities

• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups where required

• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits

• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs

• Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a calm learning environment

• Prepare and organise classroom resources and activities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and provide consistent encouragement

• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to the class teacher

• Work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and families

About You

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils

• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• An interest in education, childcare, SEND, or supporting children's development

• Comfortable supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

What's On Offer

• Full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity

• Immediate start

• Long-term position with potential for permanent employment

• Supportive primary school environment

• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom and SEND experience

• Access to ongoing training and professional development

• Over 2,500 CPD-certified courses through The National College via Tradewind

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Develop Your Skills with Tradewind

Through Tradewind, you'll have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities covering areas including safeguarding, SEND, autism awareness, behaviour management, communication, and effective classroom strategies.

Whether you already have experience as a Teaching Assistant or are looking to begin a career in education, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive difference to pupils in a Northampton primary school.

Apply today to find out more about this Teaching Assistant opportunity, starting immediately.