SEND Support Staff

Support Staff Opportunities – SEND 
Northampton
Start Date: September 2026 (with opportunities to start sooner)
Competitive Pay Rates

Teaching Personnel is currently looking to register passionate and dedicated Support Staff to work across a range of secondary schools in Northampton and the surrounding areas for the upcoming academic year.

With the increasing demand for specialist SEND provision following the recent government whitepaper, schools are seeking skilled individuals who can provide high-quality support to children and young people with additional needs.

We are recruiting for a variety of roles to support this need, including:

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEN Support Staff
• Classroom Support Workers
• Care and Pastoral Support Staff

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting children with:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH needs
• Speech & Language difficulties
• Complex learning needs
• Physical disabilities

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people
• Be patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Be able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Hold relevant qualifications or transferable experience (desirable but not essential)

In return, we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing training and CPD, including SEND-focused development
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement journey

Whether you are an experienced support professional or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to register your interest and secure opportunities for September, with immediate starts also available.

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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