SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Supportive school environment

Full-time position

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Northampton, supporting primary pupils with SEMH and complex needs. You will work with teachers and the support team to provide targeted help in and out of the classroom.

The ideal candidate is patient, resilient, and a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships, promote independence and help pupils regulate emotions. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and empathetic.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH, complex needs or related settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with SEMH and complex needs to engage positively with learning.
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children regulate their emotions.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Adapting activities and providing encouragement to meet individual needs.
• Promoting pupils' independence, confidence and self-esteem.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Strong communicator

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full Time

Age Group: Primary

Start Date: ASAP

Make a real difference every day

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

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Northampton, working with children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, nurturing and resilient, and who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

The role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help children overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and independence, and feel safe and supported within the school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with SEMH and complex needs to engage positively with learning.
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to regulate their emotions.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Adapting activities and providing encouragement to meet individual needs.
• Promoting pupils' independence, confidence and self-esteem.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and empathetic.
• Confident supporting children with additional needs.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Consistent, reliable and committed to safeguarding.
• Experienced in SEN, SEMH, complex needs, behaviour support or a related setting (desirable but not essential).
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, autism, complex needs or challenging behaviour would be highly beneficial.

What we can offer

• A rewarding full-time position within a supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
• Excellent experience working with SEN and complex needs.
• Supportive colleagues and a collaborative approach.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A welcoming school based in Northampton.

If you are passionate about supporting children and believe you have the patience, commitment and compassion to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

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.