Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s education and eager to make a positive impact in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Northampton, helping students achieve their full potential.

About the Role:

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Schools across Northampton

Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, or Supply

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or group support to students across various key stages
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Support students with additional needs, including SEN and EAL pupils
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encourage student engagement and participation in lessons

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with children (preferred but not essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students
• Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• A rewarding role in making a real difference to students’ lives

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to start your career in education, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply now by uploading an up to date copy of your CV and one of our friendly consultants will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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