Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Full Time (Temporary)

Bedford

Immediate Start Available

Are you a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time opportunity? We are working closely with welcoming and supportive primary schools across Northampton who are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams on a full-time, temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s learning and development while gaining valuable classroom experience.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, including children with SEND or EAL

• Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment

• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support

• Support pupils’ academic progress, confidence, and well-being

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children (school-based experience preferred)

• Is patient, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Is adaptable and confident working across different year groups

• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What We Offer

• Full-time, consistent work in local Northampton schools

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

• Opportunities to gain long-term or permanent roles

If you’re passionate about education and ready to make a positive impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your education career!

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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