Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8DF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7a640f58-9702-45e5-8756-71f88184e3f4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role:
The successful candidate should be passionate about working with children; have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner. They will also be able to encourage a growth mindset to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically.
Within your role you will be expected to:
• Support the children within the class, either individually or in small groups following the appropriate year group curriculum
• Supervise the children during the lunchtime period
• Work alongside the class teacher supporting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the children
• Assist with the planning, development and implementation of planned interventions and personal support plans
• Liaise with teachers and school staff regarding the needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training sessions and other school staff as needed
• Liaise with parents in line with school policy
Qualifications
• Must be educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths (Grades A-C or 9-5)
Professional Development
• Commitment to own personal professional development programme.
Experience
• Experience of working with young children in school.
Knowledge and Understanding
• Understanding the needs of young children; child development and the ways in which children learn.
• Understanding behaviour management strategies; equal opportunities and safeguarding.
Skills
• To assist children on an individual basis, in small groups and where necessary whole class work.
• To explain tasks simply and clearly whilst fostering independence in learning.
• To promote and model positive choices of behaviour for children, and adhere to defined behaviour management policies.
• To work with guidance, but under limited supervision; liaise and communicate effectively with others.
• To demonstrate good organisational skills.
• To display work effectively, and make and maintain basic teaching resources.
• To be willing to undertake necessary training and professional development opportunities as required.
What the school offers its staff
Whitehills Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit our setting. The staff, parents and Governors work collaboratively to ensure our pupils and families have the best outcomes during their learning journey with us. Through our creative curriculum and stimulating learning environment, children have many different opportunities to develop into independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Central to our ethos are our core values of respect, responsibility and hard work which all staff members within our school are expected to uphold.
What you can expect from us:
• Wonderful children who are happy and willing to learn
• Supportive colleagues that work as an effective team
• A supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A well-resourced school and a great working environment
• Opportunities for CPD, including peer coaching and networking
• To be welcomed as a valued member of our school community
• Access to confidential pastoral support (Supervision)
• Professional Growth
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About the Role:
The successful candidate should be passionate about working with children; have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner. They will also be able to encourage a growth mindset to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically.
Within your role you will be expected to:
• Support the children within the class, either individually or in small groups following the appropriate year group curriculum
• Supervise the children during the lunchtime period
• Work alongside the class teacher supporting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the children
• Assist with the planning, development and implementation of planned interventions and personal support plans
• Liaise with teachers and school staff regarding the needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training sessions and other school staff as needed
• Liaise with parents in line with school policy
Qualifications
• Must be educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths (Grades A-C or 9-5)
Professional Development
• Commitment to own personal professional development programme.
Experience
• Experience of working with young children in school.
Knowledge and Understanding
• Understanding the needs of young children; child development and the ways in which children learn.
• Understanding behaviour management strategies; equal opportunities and safeguarding.
Skills
• To assist children on an individual basis, in small groups and where necessary whole class work.
• To explain tasks simply and clearly whilst fostering independence in learning.
• To promote and model positive choices of behaviour for children, and adhere to defined behaviour management policies.
• To work with guidance, but under limited supervision; liaise and communicate effectively with others.
• To demonstrate good organisational skills.
• To display work effectively, and make and maintain basic teaching resources.
• To be willing to undertake necessary training and professional development opportunities as required.
What the school offers its staff
Whitehills Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit our setting. The staff, parents and Governors work collaboratively to ensure our pupils and families have the best outcomes during their learning journey with us. Through our creative curriculum and stimulating learning environment, children have many different opportunities to develop into independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Central to our ethos are our core values of respect, responsibility and hard work which all staff members within our school are expected to uphold.
What you can expect from us:
• Wonderful children who are happy and willing to learn
• Supportive colleagues that work as an effective team
• A supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A well-resourced school and a great working environment
• Opportunities for CPD, including peer coaching and networking
• To be welcomed as a valued member of our school community
• Access to confidential pastoral support (Supervision)
• Professional Growth
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.