Male Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme (£100-£250)

Free CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Male Teaching Assistant in Northampton to support children and young people with additional needs. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping with daily routines and pastoral care.

You will work closely with teachers to assist with behavioural and emotional regulation and provide classroom support in a busy school environment. DBS checks are welcomed, and the agency offers ongoing guidance throughout placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in school, care, SEN, or similar.
• Patient, resilient and supportive by nature.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils.
• Assist with behavioural and emotional regulation.
• Support classroom activities alongside teachers.
• Help with daily routines and pastoral care.

Skills

Experience working with children or年轻人

Patience and resilience

Ability to build strong relationships

Team player in multidisciplinary team

Enhanced DBS readiness

Job description

Male Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Contract: Temp-to-Perm

Agency: Aspire People

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

You will be working with children and young people with additional needs, providing:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Behavioural and emotional regulation assistance
• Classroom support alongside teachers
• Help with daily routines and pastoral care

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people (school, care, SEN, or similar)
• Patience, resilience, and a supportive nature
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.