Teaching Assistant – Full Time Northampton Immediate Start | Temporary Opportunity Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a primary school? We are working in partnership with a number of welcoming and supportive schools across Northampton, seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and make a real difference to children’s learning and development. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups Support children with SEND and/or EAL Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with children (school-based experience preferred) Is patient, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is adaptable and confident across different year groups Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service What We Offer: Full-time, consistent work in local Northampton schools Competitive weekly pay Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Access to free CPD and safeguarding training Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss the role, registration, and next steps. 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.