Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Daventry

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Daily Rate: Up to £105 per day, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and looking for your next opportunity within education?

Tradewind Recruitment are working closely with a welcoming primary school in Daventry who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from 2nd November 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys helping children learn, grow in confidence, and achieve their full potential. You will work alongside the class teacher and wider school team to provide valuable support throughout the school day, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to gain further experience within a school setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' academic progress, confidence, and development. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of daily lessons and classroom activities.
Providing additional support to individual pupils and small groups.
Helping children stay focused, engaged, and confident in their learning.
Encouraging pupils to develop independence and positive learning habits.
Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
Supporting classroom routines and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Helping to create an inclusive classroom where every child feels valued and supported.
Reinforcing learning through targeted activities and additional support.
Supporting pupils' social and emotional development where required.
Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working with children, ideally within a school, nursery, or similar setting.
Is enthusiastic about supporting children's education and development.
Is patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Can follow the direction of the class teacher while also showing initiative.
Is adaptable and comfortable supporting children with differen...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Daventry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English