Teaching Assistant
Job description
Step Into the Classroom – Become a Secondary School Teaching Assistant!
Inspire. Support. Make a Difference.
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive in a fast-paced, engaging learning environment? We’re looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join vibrant secondary schools this September.
Location| Northamptonshire, Daventry, Northampton, Towcester and surrounding
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Supporting students across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE prep
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Assisting in subject-specific lessons – from English to Science to Humanities
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Working 1:1 or with small groups to boost progress, focus, and confidence
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Helping to manage behaviour and promote a positive classroom culture
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Encouraging independence, resilience, and future-ready skills
✅ What You’ll Get:
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A welcoming, supportive staff team that values your role
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Clear progression routes & CPD for careers in teaching or SEN support
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Real experience in diverse classroom settings—every day is different
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The reward of helping teens unlock their potential
“You’re not just supporting learning—you’re helping students believe in themselves.” – Secondary TA
Term-time only | Full-time roles | September start
Positions available across secondary schools in Daventry, Towcester, Northampton and Brackley
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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