ADHD Specialist Teaching Assistant
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ADHD Specialist Teaching Assistant - Looking for September Start!
Location: Corby / Kettering
Pay: Competitive | Full-time
We’re looking for a patient, passionate TA to support pupils with ADHD in a buzzing primary school. If you thrive on helping children focus, grow, and succeed—you’re who we need.
Your Day-to-Day:
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1:1 and small group support for pupils with ADHD
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Keep learning fun, focused, and accessible
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Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement
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Work closely with teachers and support staff
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Be a consistent, positive presence in and out of class
You’ll Need:
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Experience with children (school setting = bonus)
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Understanding of ADHD + behaviour strategies
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Team player vibes and great communication
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Patience, empathy, and a calm approach
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SEN training? Great—but not essential
What You Get:
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Competitive pay
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Ongoing training + CPD
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A warm, supportive team
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The chance to make a lasting difference
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please upload your CV to apply!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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