Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistants – Northamptonshire

 Northampton| Towcester| Daventry| Wellingborough⏰ Full-time & part-time roles available Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)

The Role

We are currently recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH, behaviour challenges, and additional needs across primary, secondary, and specialist settings in Northamptonshire.

You will be working closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them to regulate, engage with learning, and build positive relationships within school.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support

• Supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, and emotional regulation needs

• Implementing behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques

• Supporting learning both in and out of the classroom

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

We Are Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

• Backgrounds in education, care, youth work, support work, or SEN welcomed

• Calm, patient, and resilient individuals

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Opportunities across a range of local schools and specialist provisions

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Long-term and permanent opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Free trial days with schools

• Access to CPD and training opportunities

Interested?

If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs and are looking for work in Northamptonshire, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss opportunities in your area.

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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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