EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant

EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant - Corby

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Long term with potential for permanent employment

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

As an EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 within the classroom environment.
• Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging, creative, and age appropriate learning activities.
• Provide one to one and small group support to help children achieve their learning objectives.
• Promote children's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Assist in creating a positive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children's phonics, literacy, numeracy, and communication skills development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold the school's values and ethos.

• Previous experience working with children within EYFS, KS1, or a similar educational setting.
• Enthusiastic, patient, caring, and passionate about supporting children's learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to the varying needs of young learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

What the school offers:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Friendly and dedicated staff who work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Well resourced classrooms and engaging learning environments.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's educational experiences.