Teaching Assistant – Northampton

Location: Northampton
Pay: £90–£105 per day, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday | 8:30am–3:00pm

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and wants to make a positive difference to the next generation.

We would ideally like to hear from candidates with previous LSA, HLTA, Teaching Assistant or classroom support experience. Graduates are also encouraged to apply, particularly those considering a future career in teaching or education.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is patient, caring, reliable and genuinely enjoys working with children.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to provide support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and completing classroom activities.
• Working with individual students or small groups who require additional support.
• Helping teachers create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Encouraging pupils to participate and build confidence in their learning.
• Supporting classroom behaviour and promoting positive attitudes.
• Providing reassurance and encouragement to children when needed.
• Helping prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
• Working alongside teaching staff to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and professional expectations.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, HLTA or similar role.
• Alternatively, have experience working with children or young people in another setting.
• Be patient, approachable and supportive.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable and committed to working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm.
• Be confident working independently as well as part of a wider school team.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and succeed.
• Be adaptable and willing to support pupils with different needs.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, offering a wide range of opportunities across schools and education settings.

As part of your role, you can benefit from:

• £90–£105 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday work.
• A consistent 8:30am–3:00pm school day.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain further experience within education.
• Potential for longer-term and permanent positions.
• Access to Teaching Personnel's candidate benefits and perks.

Take the Next Step

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, LSA or HLTA, a graduate looking to start a career in education, or simply someone who has the patience and passion to support children, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Teaching Assistant opportunity in Northampton.

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.
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