Early Years Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

November 2026 start

Long-term role

Competitive pay by experience

Professional development opportunities

Nurturing school environment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD in Wellingborough is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to start in November 2026. You will support learning across the early years, working closely with the class teacher to nurture development and wellbeing in a welcoming school environment.

The role is full-time and long-term with competitive pay based on experience. A patient, enthusiastic candidate who is passionate about early education will thrive in this supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in early years settings, nursery, or primary.
• Genuine passion for young children's learning and development.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support to help progress.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage communication, confidence, independence and creativity.
• Assist with routines, transitions and daily activities.
• Support children with additional needs and adapt activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

EYFS knowledge

Team player

Education

Childcare qualification (preferred)

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough

Start Date: November 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Support Young Learners in a Nurturing Early Years Environment

A welcoming and inclusive school in Wellingborough is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join its team from November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed individual who is passionate about supporting young children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support to children to help them make progress.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Encourage children's communication, confidence, independence, creativity, and social development.
• Support children with their learning through play-based and practical activities.
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and daily activities.
• Help children develop positive relationships and appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Support children with additional needs where required and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support children's progress and development.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children to follow classroom expectations.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures at all times.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with children, ideally within an early years, nursery, pre-school, or primary school setting.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Has a good understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework.
• Is caring, patient, enthusiastic, and nurturing.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children and adults.
• Is reliable, proactive, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is confident supporting children both independently and as part of a classroom team.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the School Offers

• November 2026 start within a welcoming Wellingborough school.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive leadership and a friendly, collaborative team.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• A nurturing, inclusive, and well-resourced learning environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's early education and development.