SEND/SEMH TA (2:1) – Flexible, Term-Time Support

AP Education; Towcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Baseline toolkit and resources

CPD opportunities and trauma-informed

Education Coordinator support

Job summary

AP Education is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support learners with complex needs in Towcester and surrounding areas, with a 2:1 provision focused on SEMH, autism, and other SEND needs. Flexible hours and term-time only scheduling are offered.

You will prepare learning materials, support behaviour management, and collaborate with professionals. HLTA preferred; two years UK experience welcome if no qualification. Training available and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; two years' UK experience welcome if no qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist preparing learning materials for core subjects or SEND-specific tasks.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, meeting individual needs.
• Assist Tutor to write detailed progress reports and liaise with external professionals (SALT/OT/Social Workers).
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Support learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Initiative-taking

Education

HLTA certification (preferred)

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

AP Education is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support learners with complex needs in Towcester and surrounding areas, with a 2:1 provision focused on SEMH, autism, and other SEND needs. Flexible hours and term-time only scheduling are offered.

You will prepare learning materials, support behaviour management, and collaborate with professionals. HLTA preferred; two years UK experience welcome if no qualification. Training available and ongoing CPD opportunities.