SEND Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school in Northampton, supporting students aged 16-18 with complex SEN.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm, on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. You will help learners access learning, develop practical daily skills and prepare for life beyond school, in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN pupils is preferred.
• Ability to carry out personal care with dignity and sensitivity.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support based on students' needs and abilities.
• Help students develop communication, social skills and functional learning.
• Encourage independence through practical activities and preparation for adulthood.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, hygiene and mealtime assistance.
• Support students with physical disabilities and mobility needs, following relevant training.
• Promote positive behaviour and help students manage emotional and sensory challenges.
• Assist with activities that develop students' confidence and participation in the wider community.
• Work closely with teachers and colleagues to ensure students receive consistent, personalised support.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Team player

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: 100- 110 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm
Start Date: November
Contract: Temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to become more confident, capable and independent?

We are seeking a dedicated Post-16 SEN Support Assistant to work within a specialist school in Northampton, supporting students aged 16-18 with complex special educational needs and disabilities.

You will help young people access learning, develop practical everyday skills and prepare for life beyond school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive, specialist environment.

What will the role involve?

As part of the school's support team, you will:

• Provide individual and small-group support based on students' needs and abilities.


• Help students develop communication, social skills and functional learning.


• Encourage independence through practical activities and preparation for adulthood.


• Provide personal care, including toileting, hygiene and mealtime assistance.


• Support students with physical disabilities and mobility needs, following relevant training.


• Promote positive behaviour and help students manage emotional and sensory challenges.


• Assist with activities that develop students' confidence and participation in the wider community.


• Work closely with teachers and colleagues to ensure students receive consistent, personalised support.

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and committed to supporting young people with complex needs.


• Comfortable carrying out personal care duties with dignity and sensitivity.


• Confident building positive relationships and communicating effectively.


• Calm, adaptable and able to respond positively to different situations.


• Reliable team players who are willing to learn and develop new skills.

Previous experience in a special school, care setting, residential support or a similar role would be beneficial.

For the right candidate, there is also the potential to progress from a temporary placement into a permanent position.

If you have the patience, compassion and enthusiasm to support young people on their journey towards greater independence, we would love to hear from you.