SEN TA Needed in Northamptonshire Primary School

Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start
Location: Northamptonshire
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time / Temporary (with potential to go long-term)

A caring and inclusive primary school in Northamptonshire is looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs starting as soon as possible.

This is a full-time role, ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or learning delays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN

• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs)

• Promote engagement, independence, and positive behaviour

• Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals

• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for learning

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN (in a school or similar setting)

• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Relevant TA or SEN qualifications are desirable

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)

We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced team environment

• Full-time hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

• Competitive daily rate, based on experience

• Opportunity for long-term placement or permanent role

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to: samantha.banks@teachingpersonnel.com

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.If you have a genuine desire to help children with SEN thrive in their learning, we want to hear from you!

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.