SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Across Northamptonshire

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools in Northamptonshire. This role involves supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning and thrive in a supportive educational environment.

Positions are available in primary, secondary, and specialist settings, offering flexibility and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist students with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, and SEMH
• Support learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Assist with personal care where required
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to support personal care needs where required
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant) are beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• Opportunities across a variety of school settings
• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on students’ lives

Safeguarding Statement

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and preferred working pattern.

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.