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Teaching Assistant

Abbeyfield School

Northampton

Applications close
5 October 2026

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Job details

Location
Northampton
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
5 October 2026

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About the role

About You: Abbeyfield School is seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about helping young people thrive. You will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering targeted interventions, monitoring student progress and helping every learner achieve their full potential. Confident and organised, you will be able to work independently whilst building strong relationships with students, colleagues and families. You will bring a proactive approach, a commitment to high standards and a genuine desire to make a difference. Your experience and expertise will contribute to effective classroom practice and help drive positive outcomes for students across the school. Our Ideal candidate will have: Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences. Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to manage difficult and emotive situations. Compassion and Commitment: Demonstrate caring, patience, energy, motivation, commitment and empathy. Relationship Building and Influence: Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse, motivate and inspire others.

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
higher-learning-teaching-assistant-abbeyfield-school
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
17 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
18 September 2026

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