SEN Teaching Assistants
- Location: Kettering
- Salary: £75– £90 per day (dependent on experience)
- Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes)
Do you have experience working with children or transferable skills from roles such as care work, emergency services, the military, residential care, or coaching?
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We are working in partnership with several SEN schools across Kettering who are looking to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils either 1:1 or in small groups.
No previous school experience is required – if you have the right attitude, passion, and commitment to work with children, you’ll be fully supported in making the transition into education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
- Support teachers in delivering personalised learning plans.
- Foster a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment for all learners.
- Assist with classroom activities and routines.
- Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under guidance.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
- Encourage and motivate students in their academic and social development.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- A proactive and positive attitude – must be able to use initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- UK residency or police clearance if recently relocated.
- Willingness to apply for or already hold a DBS on the Update Service.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working with SEN pupils.
- Background in care, support work, youth work, the military, emergency services, or sports coaching.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive daily pay rates (£85–£100).
- Sociable, weekday-only hours – no weekends.
- Ongoing professional development and access to training.
- Dedicated consultant support – available 24/7.
- Temp-to-perm opportunities and permanent school placements.
Important Notes
Please only apply if:
- You are a UK resident, or
- You have moved to the UK recently and can provide a police clearance certificate from your previous country of residence (if applicable).
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, click Apply Now and upload your CV.
We're excited to help you take the next step in your career supporting children with SEN.
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.
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