Teaching Assistant

Location: Thrapston, NN14 4LZ
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-16 in an alternative education setting in Thrapston. The role combines classroom support with pastoral mentoring, helping students achieve their academic goals while supporting their personal development and wellbeing.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities, support students with additional needs, and build positive relationships that encourage confidence, resilience, and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Assist learners with additional educational, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Monitor student progress and encourage positive engagement in learning.
• Act as a pastoral mentor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain student welfare at all times.

Requirements

Essential

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working in an education setting or a similar environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Desirable

• Experience working within alternative provision, SEND, or specialist education settings.
• Knowledge of supporting students with additional learning or behavioural needs.
• Previous experience in a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support role.

Skills & Attributes

• Supportive and patient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion, and British values.
• Positive, adaptable, and professional attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Funded qualifications and career development.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Employee rewards, discounts, and referral bonus scheme.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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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.
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