Nursery Practitioner in Croughton, West Northamptonshire

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Required

Location: Near Croughton, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Competitive Rates of Pay

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Wanted

APT Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming village Primary School near Croughton from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community where staff work closely together to create a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment for all pupils.

The role is full-time and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's educational development on a daily basis.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support teaching and learning across the primary age range.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils in lessons and small group activities
• Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning experiences
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Working with individual pupils who may require additional support
• Helping to prepare learning resources and classroom activities
• Supporting children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 as required

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

✅ CACHE Level 3 Qualification (or equivalent recognised Teaching Assistant qualification)
✅ Previous experience working within a Primary School setting
✅ A passion for supporting children's learning and development
✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✅ A positive, patient and proactive approach
✅ The ability to work effectively as part of a team
✅ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Due to the village location of the school, access to a vehicle would be highly desirable.

What the School Offers

• Friendly and supportive staff team
• Well-behaved and engaged pupils
• A welcoming village school atmosphere
• Opportunities for professional development
• Strong leadership and supportive senior management
• A rewarding and fulfilling working environment

Why Work with APT Education?

APT Education is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting Primary Schools across Northamptonshire. We work closely with a growing number of schools and Multi-Academy Trusts throughout the county and pride ourselves on matching high-quality education professionals with schools where they can thrive.

Our personalised approach means you'll receive ongoing support and access to a variety of opportunities throughout your education career.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role near Croughton from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you.