EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Contract Type: Long-Term with Potential for Permanent Employment Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience Are you passionate about supporting young children during the early stages of their education? Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Corby that is seeking a dedicated EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children during their crucial early learning journey, helping to build strong foundations for future success in a nurturing and engaging school environment. The Role As an EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 within the classroom environment Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging, creative, and age-appropriate learning activities Provide one-to-one and small group support to help children achieve their learning objectives Promote children's social, emotional, and academic development Assist in creating a positive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment Support children's phonics, literacy, numeracy, and communication skills development Encourage positive behaviour and independence both inside and outside the classroom Contribute to the wider school community and uphold the school's values and ethos We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has previous experience working with children within EYFS, KS1, or a similar educational setting Is enthusiastic, patient, caring, and passionate about supporting children's learning Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents Has strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrates good literacy and numeracy skills Is able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team Is adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to the varying needs of young learners Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential) What the School Offers A welcoming and supportive school environment Friendly and dedicated staff who work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for pupils Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training Well-resourced classrooms and engaging learning environments A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's 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 local schools Apply Today If you are an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding EYFS / KS1 role in Corby, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your education career.