Teaching Assistant !

SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day

Job Type: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term time only
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes)

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Whether you’ve worked in education or come from a different background with transferable skills — if you have the enthusiasm and commitment to work with children, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Northampton as a SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing, team-focused environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN
• Assist during classroom lessons and break/lunchtime activities
• Support the class teacher with learning activities and classroom management
• Help maintain a tidy, safe, and stimulating classroom environment
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience in a school is not essential — we welcome individuals from all backgrounds who have the right attitude and passion for working with children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not required)
• Be caring, patient, and reliable
• Show initiative and be confident getting involved (essential)
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Have permanent UK residency (required)

What’s in It for You?

• Sociable hours: No weekend work — great for work-life balance
• Incredibly rewarding: Play a key role in helping pupils grow and succeed
• Warm, supportive school: Be part of a collaborative and caring team
• Opportunities for growth: Ongoing support and training provided
• Pension plan and long-term prospects within education

Safer Recruitment & Compliance:

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all applicants must be willing to undergo standard vetting checks:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (can be arranged via Teaching Personnel)
• Two recent references covering the past 24 months
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for those who’ve lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the last 5 years)

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates with permanent UK residency.

✅ Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in children's lives, please attach your CV when applying. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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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