SEND Teaching Assistant 2:1 provision - Towcester, Northamptonshire

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

SEND Teaching Assistant 2:1 provision – Towcester, Northamptonshire

Location: Towcester

Hourly Rate: £18 to £23 per hour depending upon experience

Flexible Hours: Up to 15-30 hours per week | Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors and Teaching Assistants, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Towcester and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality