SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Simply Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The role supports students with diverse learning needs in a nurturing school environment, requiring strong communication and a proactive approach. Candidates must be available Monday to Friday during school hours. Experience with children, patience, and commitment to pupil welfare are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting or related role is essential.
• Must be patient and resilient while working with children with additional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with MLD/SLD/ASD/PMLD in class and in small groups.
• Assist with tailored learning programmes.
• Support behaviour management while promoting independence.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Compassion

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Contract: Temporary - Part-time or Full-time

Salary: Dependant on experience

Simply Education is working with a highly specialised and nurturing school who supports children from age 11 to 18 years old. Their students have a diverse range of learning needs, including Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Many also experience communication, interaction, sensory, or physical challenges, such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, or sensory impairments.

The Role

The school are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is suitable for both part-time and full-time applicants, but you must be available to work between 8:30am and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity for those with mainstream school experience who are looking to transition into a SEND setting. Some pupils present with complex behaviours associated with their additional needs, so patience, resilience, and a positive approach are essential.

Key Duties

• Support pupils with MLD/SLD/ASD/PMLD in class, one-to-one, and in small groups as a Teaching Assistant.
• Assist with tailored learning programmes and daily routines.
• Support behaviour management while promoting independence and confidence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people is essential, whether that be within a school setting or through a transferable role (for example, through sports coaching).
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate with a proactive approach expected from a Teaching Assistant that may be working 1:1 or with a group of children with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this position as a Teaching Assistant, click apply by sending your CV today or alternatively contact Simply Education (Northampton office) for more details. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.