Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant Location: Northampton Start Date: Immediate Contract: Full-Time Long-Term or Adhoc Part-Time Pay: Competitive, dependent on experienceSupport Young Learners in a Year 1 ClassroomA friendly and inclusive primary school in Northampton is looking for a dedicated Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is passionate about supporting pupils during an important stage of their learning and development.Whether you have previous classroom experience, a background in childcare, tutoring, youth work, or are hoping to build a career in education, this position provides valuable hands-on experience within a supportive school environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the class teacher with daily classroom activities and learning tasksProvide one-to-one and small group support to Year 1 pupilsHelp create a positive, engaging, and well-organised learning environmentEncourage pupils'' confidence, participation, and social developmentSupport children with phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy activitiesMonitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staffPromote positive behaviour and support classroom routinesAbout YouExperience working with children or young people in any settingPatient, enthusiastic, and approachableStrong communication and teamwork skillsPassionate about supporting children''s learning and developmentReliable, adaptable, and eager to ..... full job details .....