Early Years Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment • Permanent • Northamptonshire, United Kingdom • £15.46k - £15.70k / year • 4h ago

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.