Early years teaching assistant

Job Description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Northampton

Location: Northampton, NorthamptonshireStart Date: September 2026Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:45am - 3:15pm)Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only (38 Weeks Per Year)Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 FTE - Actual Salary £15,461.53 - £15,704.13

Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stage of their education?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and nurturing Church school in Northampton that is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community where children's wellbeing, development, and achievement are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) both in and outside the classroom
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and stimulating learning activities
• Support children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to help them achieve their full potential
• Encourage the development of children's social, emotional, and communication skills
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school community

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly, and positive in their contribution to the whole school community
• Can work confidently, effectively, flexibly, and independently when required
• Has previous experience supporting children of a relevant age, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Demonstrates good literacy and numeracy skills
• Can build positive working relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Is committed to ongoing professional development
• Shows initiative, creativity, and adaptability in different situations
• Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing
• Is keen to support the values and ethos of a Church school

What the School Offers

• A warm and welcoming school environment that feels like one big family
• Strong relationships between children, parents, staff, and the wider school community
• The opportunity to work alongside an ambitious and supportive Senior Leadership Team that values and develops staff talents
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities through the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET)
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's early educational experiences

Why Work with Tradewind?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions within schools

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young children and are looking for a rewarding Early Years Teaching Assistant role in Northampton, we would love to hear from you.