Early Years Teaching Assistant – Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 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
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