Job role: Teaching assistant Hours: 8:30-3:30 five days a week Location: Northampton Teaching Personnel are dedicated to providing excellent education and support to students. We are welcoming applications from experienced Teaching Assistants to work in our welcoming and friendly schools to make a difference in the lives of our next generation. We have opportunities in Northampton for passionate Teaching Assistants who are looking for a new role. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher with lessons and activities Work in small groups / with individuals Help manage the classroom and prepare equipment for lessons Encourage and provide an enagaging learning environment Follow behaviour and safeguarding policies to ensure a safe learning environment is provided for all students and staff Monitor and give feedback on students progress Qualifications and Skills: Experience as a teaching assistant or a similar role Enthuasism for education and helping students to be successful Good communication skills Approachable and friendly A Child Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply for one) Good time management Relevant qualifications (e.g. Teaching Assistant) if possible Why Join Us? Supportive and friendly team as well as a dedicated consultant Opportunities for professional development and CPD Positive and inclusive work environment Make a real difference in students' lives If this sounds like the right role for you please apply and join our fantastic team! 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.