Job Description

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term or Adhoc Part-Time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Northampton is looking for a dedicated Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is passionate about supporting pupils during an important stage of their learning and development.

Whether you have previous classroom experience, a background in childcare, tutoring, youth work, or are hoping to build a career in education, this position provides valuable hands-on experience within a supportive school environment.

• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities and learning tasks
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to Year 1 pupils
• Help create a positive, engaging, and well-organised learning environment
• Encourage pupils' confidence, participation, and social development
• Support children with phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy activities
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Promote positive behaviour and support classroom routines

• Experience working with children or young people in any setting
• Patient, enthusiastic, and approachable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Interested in gaining further experience within primary education

• Immediate start within a welcoming Northampton primary school
• Flexible opportunities including full-time and long-term roles
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience
• Ongoing support from experienced teachers and senior staff
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent experience for those considering teacher training in the future
• A rewarding role making a positive impact on children's education

If you are looking to begin or continue your journey within education and would enjoy supporting pupils in a Year 1 classroom, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply today to learn more about this Year 1 Teaching Assistant role in Northampton.