SEN Teaching Assistant !!

Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant!
Location: Kettering
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (based on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Term time only)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Whether you have direct experience or transferable skills, if you’re dedicated to making a positive difference in young lives, we want YOU to join our friendly and inclusive school community in Kettering!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Meaningful Impact: Help children reach their full potential every day
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a close-knit, caring team who truly value your contribution
• Great Work-Life Balance: Term-time hours with no weekend shifts — perfect for a healthy routine
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to build your career
• Benefits: Enjoy a pension plan and a welcoming workplace culture

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing 1:1 or group support to SEN pupils to boost their learning and confidence
• Assisting teachers with engaging classroom activities
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaks, and lunchtimes
• Helping maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming classroom environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion and patience to work with children who have SEN (experience is a plus, but not essential!)
• A proactive, reliable, and enthusiastic attitude
• Willingness to obtain or hold an Enhanced DBS check (can be arranged for you)
• Permanent UK residency

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about this opportunity to support children and grow your skills, we’d love to hear from you! Please attach your CV when applying.

Please note: Due to safeguarding requirements, only candidates with permanent UK residency will be considered.

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.
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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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