SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Northampton

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Join our inclusive and supportive schools in Northampton as a SEN Teaching Assistant, where you can make a profound difference in the lives of students who need your care and guidance.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

About Us:

Our schools are committed to providing tailored support to students with diverse needs, creating an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring students with additional needs have the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Job Description:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-on-one and group support to students with special educational needs.
• Assisting in the delivery of personalized education plans (IEPs) and differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, physical disabilities, and emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Encouraging students' confidence, independence, and social interaction skills.
• Assisting with classroom organization, preparation of resources, and management of SEN-specific tools or equipment.
• Liaising with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure consistent and effective support.
• Promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of strategies and interventions to support diverse needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to supporting students.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Access to ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Join Us:

If you are passionate about SEN education and want to help students achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team in Northampton

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.