SEN Teaching Assistant %

✨ SEN Teaching Assistant – Northampton ✨
Location: Dunstable/Luton
Pay: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm (approx.)
Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Whether you’ve worked in a school before or you have transferable experience working with children or vulnerable individuals — we want to hear from you!

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school setting where you’ll make a real difference in young people’s lives.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting students with SEN in class and during break/lunch times

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning space

• Assisting the class teacher with activities and classroom management

• Encouraging independence and emotional well-being

• Helping to keep resources and equipment well-organised and safe

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children – essential

• Initiative and a proactive attitude – essential

• Experience working with SEN children – advantageous but not essential

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• UK residency – we can only accept applicants currently living in the UK

Why Join Us?

• Sociable weekday hours – no weekends!

• Join a friendly and collaborative school team

• Work closely with a small, supportive group of pupils

• Make a meaningful impact every day

• Pension scheme and continuous support

Please Note:

As part of our safeguarding procedures, all applicants must:

• Have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)

• Provide 2 recent references (covering the past 24 months)

• Complete an overseas police check if you've lived abroad for 6+ months in the past 5 years

Interested?
Attach your CV and apply today to take the next step in your career supporting young learners!

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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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