SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in Wellingborough Education & Training Jobs

Flexzo Teach; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support organization in Wellingborough seeks an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a long-term position from January to Easter. This role involves supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs, assisting teachers, and fostering positive behaviors. The position requires experience in similar roles, understanding of safeguarding, and the right to work in the UK. Pay is set between £90-£120 per day. Interested candidates are encouraged to pre-register directly with the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs and autism.
• Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs and autism on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assisting the class teacher with learning activities and routines.
• Adapting support to meet individual learning needs.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Calm, patient and adaptable approach

Reliable, professional and organised

Confidence working under the direction of the class teacher

Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Education

Experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or similar

Understanding of safeguarding within UK education settings

Job description

About the Opportunity

Flexzo Teach is supporting an education setting in Wellingborough that is part of our pilot programme and is currently seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join them from January until Easter, with the potential for extension.

This is a long‑term classroom‑based role, offering consistency, routine and the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and staff. The setting is looking for someone confident supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs and autism, and who can commit to the role for the full duration.

Flexzo Teach is a recruitment and SCR platform that allows education settings to book support staff directly, without going through a traditional agency model. This means no agency representation, no pressure, and full transparency around the role, expectations and pay.

When you register with Flexzo Teach, your profile is shared directly with the education setting. They review your experience and availability and decide whether to book you themselves, keeping the process simple, clear and fully direct.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is looking for:

• A long‑term placement from January to Easter
• Direct engagement with the education setting, no agency middleman
• Clear expectations and consistent work

Responsibilities

Depending on the setting, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs and autism on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with learning activities and routines
• Adapting support to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• Helping to prepare resources and maintain an organised learning environment
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum effectively
• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
• Communicating clearly with school staff before, during and after the placement

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Experience supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs and autism
• Understanding of safeguarding within UK education settings
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Reliable, professional and organised
• Confidence working under the direction of the class teacher
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Pay and Booking

You set your own rate within the Flexzo Teach platform and can speak with an advisor for guidance based on your experience.

For this particular pilot role, the education setting is looking for rates to sit between £90-£120 per day.

The education setting can see your profile, availability and rates and will contact you directly if they would like to move forward.

Why Flexzo Teach

You are not represented by an agency. Instead, you work directly with the education setting, with full transparency, no hidden fees and no third‑party interference.

Interested

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant available from January and looking for a long‑term role through to Easter, pre‑register with Flexzo Teach to be considered for this opportunity and future direct bookings in your area.