Primary Teaching Assistant in Northampton

Position: Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location: Opportunities Available Across Northamptonshire

Contract Type: Full-time - Temporary and Permanent Opportunities Available

Start Date: ASAP and Ongoing Recruitment

Here at Aspire People, we are on the lookout for enthusiastic and patient Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of partner schools. If you are someone who is calm, resilient, and adaptable then we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and supporting students in a variety of subjects.
• Provide one-on-one support to children who need additional help, including those with learning difficulties or special educational needs (SEN).
• Help set up and prepare classroom activities, ensuring resources are available.
• Support children's social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and encouragement.
• Monitor and track the progress of individual students, providing feedback to the teacher.
• Assist with the classroom's day-to-day routines, including lunch and break times.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with young learners.
• Excellent in communication skills, both with children and adults.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of individual students.
• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) is desirable, but not essential.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

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How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about joining our team and supporting children's learning, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be an excellent fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.