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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 15,461 - 15,704 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

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

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

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