Teaching Assistant

Description:

Teaching Assistant - Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Pay: Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?

Do you want to build a long-term career in education while making a positive impact on students' learning, confidence, and wellbeing?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its permanent team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced staff, support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and develop your career within a supportive school environment.

The Role

Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons across a range of subjects

Working with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to reinforce learning and improve confidence

Providing additional support for pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional learning needs

Assisting with classroom management and promoting positive behaviour

Helping students develop independence, resilience, and engagement with their learning

Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

This Role Could Be Ideal If You

Are considering a long-term career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND support, or pastoral care

Want to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting

Enjoy working with young people and supporting their academic and personal development

Are looking to transition into education from another child-focused role

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Is enthusiastic, patient, and approachable

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is reliable, proactive, and works well as part of a team

Can build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents

Has experience working with young people through education, childcare, coaching, youth work, or care settings (desirable but not essential)

What the Role Offers

A full-time, permanent position starting in September 2026

The opportunity to join a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Northampton

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Free access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

Excellent career progression opportunities into teaching, pastoral support, SEND, and wider education roles

Develop Your Skills with Tradewind

As a Tradewind Teaching Assistant, you'll have free access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College. These include Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Mental Health in Schools, and many more to support your professional development.

If you're ready to begin a rewarding permanent career in education and make a lasting difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this permanent Teaching Assistant opportunity in Northampton starting in September 2026