SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Moulton; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Varied local settings experience

Flexible contracts

Competitive pay options

Refer a friend bonus

Free CPD & training

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN in Northamptonshire. You will assist with classroom management, small groups, personal care where required, and help foster social integration under teacher supervision.

The role offers diverse placements—permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day—plus competitive pay (£90-£100 per day) and access to CPD and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in SEN or educational settings.
• Compassionate, patient and flexible approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Commitment to supporting children with special educational needs; Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting individual students or small groups with their learning.
• Assisting with personal care or physical needs where required.
• Encouraging social integration and positive relationships among students.
• Assisting teachers with lesson planning and classroom activities.
• Providing emotional and behavioural support to students when needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Classroom support

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools

Location: Northamptonshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary & Permanent Roles Available

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant at one of our partner SEN schools, you will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of learning needs, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and moderate learning disabilities (MLD).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with classroom management and ensuring a positive learning environment
• Supporting individual students or small groups with their learning
• Helping students with personal care or physical needs where required
• Encouraging social integration and positive relationships between students
• Assisting teachers with lesson planning and classroom activities
• Providing emotional and behavioural support to students when needed

About You

• Experience in working with children, ideally in a SEN or educational setting
• A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• A commitment to supporting the needs of children with special educational needs
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

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.