Teaching Assistant

Mana Education; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mana Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants for opportunities in Wellingborough and surrounding areas. Roles include Primary and Secondary support, one-to-one and small group work, and SEN/SEND duties.

Flexible day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent placements are available with choices on hours and pay arrangements. Experience in childcare or related fields is welcomed, and graduates considering education are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, or relevant transferable skills.
• As required, patience, reliability and encouraging approach.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a school team.
• Commitment to pupils' wellbeing and learning.

Responsibilities

• Help the teacher prepare resources and support classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Share observations with teaching staff and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Encouraging attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

TA qualification welcome

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Wellingborough and Surrounding Areas

Primary | Secondary | SEN/SEND | Classroom and One-to-One Support

Pay: Depending on the role, experience and school; agreed before you accept a placement

Location: Wellingborough, Earls Barton, Irthlingborough, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Finedon, Wollaston and nearby villages

Contracts: Day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term, maternity cover and permanent

Hours: Full-time and part-time

Join an agency with GCA agreements in place with over 600 schools across the region-and growing.

Looking for flexible school work, a regular classroom role or your next permanent position? Mana Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for opportunities in Wellingborough and surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced TA, returning to education or bringing relevant experience from childcare, care or youth work, we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Assistant opportunities

We welcome applicants interested in:

• Primary support: EYFS, Reception, KS1 and KS2, helping children with phonics, reading, writing, numeracy and classroom activities.
• Secondary support: Helping pupils access lessons, stay engaged and develop confidence across KS3 and KS4.
• One-to-one and small-group support: Working with individual pupils or delivering focused learning activities under teacher guidance.
• SEN/SEND support: Supporting pupils in mainstream classrooms, specialist schools and resource bases.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant roles: Opportunities for applicants with suitable experience and qualifications, with duties and pay discussed separately.

You don't need experience across every age group or setting. Tell us where your strengths and interests lie.

SEN/SEND experience welcomed

We welcome experience supporting autism/ASC, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, sensory impairments, physical disabilities and complex needs.

Experience in nurture provision, behaviour support, care or helping children develop independence is also valuable. Any personal care duties will be discussed before you accept a role.

What you'll do

• Help the teacher prepare resources and support classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Share observations with teaching staff and follow school safeguarding procedures.

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people, or relevant transferable skills.
• A patient, reliable and encouraging approach.
• Good communication and the ability to work as part of a school team.
• A commitment to pupils' wellbeing and learning.

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is welcome, but isn't essential for every role. We consider relevant experience and each school's requirements. Graduates considering a career in education are welcome to enquire.

Why choose Mana Education?

• School relationships: GCA RM6376 agreements with over 600 schools across our region.
• Flexibility: Tell us your availability, preferred age groups and travel preferences.
• Clear pay: Rates and responsibilities explained before you accept.
• Payment choice: Weekly PAYE or umbrella payment for supply work.
• Personal support: Andrew, your local consultant, will help you find suitable opportunities.
• Experience: Supporting schools and education staff since 2009.
• Confidentiality: We won't submit your CV to a school or discuss your details with them without your consent.

Looking beyond Wellingborough? We also cover wider Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

Mana Education is REC Education Audited and a GCA RM6376 approved supplier. Appointments are subject to suitability and safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS, references and overseas checks where applicable. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.