Primary Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting experienced Primary School Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming Northampton primary schools.

Whether you are seeking full-time or part-time roles, we offer flexible hours, competitive daily rates, and ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Placements include long-term and permanent opportunities, subject to safeguarding checks. Join a trusted education recruitment partner with a fast-growing network across the Midlands.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school or supporting children with SEN is essential.
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Available to work between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom to help them achieve their full potential.
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where required.
• For SEN roles, support children with additional needs, helping them access learning in a positive and inclusive environment.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEN experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexible availability

DBS Update Service desirable

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistants & SEN Teaching Assistants - Northampton

Join Aspire People - Flexible Opportunities Available

Aspire People is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Primary School Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a range of welcoming primary schools across Northampton.

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we have flexible opportunities to suit your availability.

The Role

• Support pupils in the classroom to help them achieve their full potential.
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where required.
• For SEN roles, support children with additional needs, helping them access learning in a positive and inclusive environment.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school or supporting children with SEN is essential.
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Must be available to work between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, or willingness to obtain one.

What Aspire People Offers

• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities across a variety of primary schools in Northampton.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions.

We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff.

We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.