Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Northampton seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant…

Pay rate £90 – £100/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 September 2026

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About this job

Dependent on qualifications and experience

Are you an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Northampton seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting pupils across a range of abilities and is committed to helping children achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and personal development.
Support behaviour management in line with the school's policies.
The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
Has experience supporting pupils in KS1, KS2, and those with SEN.
Is patient, caring, and adaptable.
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Holds relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable but not essential with suitable experience).

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming school environment.
Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
Ongoing support and professional development.
Competitive rates of pay.
The chance to make a real difference to children's education and wellbeing.

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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

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