Teaching Assistant - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive hourly/daily rates (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed in school?
Would you like to gain hands-on experience in a classroom setting and make a real impact on students' learning and development?

We are currently recruiting full-time Teaching Assistants to work across a number of secondary schools in Northampton starting from September 2025. These rewarding roles are ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about education, enjoy working with young people, and want to support both academic and personal progress.

Role Overview:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support students both in and out of the classroom. You'll provide targeted help to individuals or small groups, particularly those with additional learning needs, and play a vital role in ensuring that every student feels confident and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students across KS3 and KS4, including those with SEN, EAL, or additional needs

Work 1:1 or in small groups to reinforce learning and offer tailored academic support

Assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation and delivery

Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a calm, inclusive classroom environment

Provide emotional and social support to students where needed

Communicate effectively with teaching staff, parents/carers, and wider support teams

Support with general school duties such as breaktime supervision or classroom transitions

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or childcare setting

Understanding of the needs of students with SEN, SEMH, or learning barriers

Friendly, patient, and encouraging nature

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently when needed

Reliable, adaptable, and proactive

A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential

Why Work With Us?

Long-term, stable roles available across secondary schools in Northampton

Competitive pay and weekly payments

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Valuable classroom experience for future teaching or education support careers

Supportive recruitment team focused on your success and wellbeing

How to Apply:

If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to support students in reaching their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

For more information or to discuss available vacancies, contact our recruitment team today.

Be part of a supportive and inspiring school environment - apply now and make a difference to young lives across Northampton!

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