Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team in Northamptonshire. This role focuses on supporting Key Stage 3 & 4 students with additional needs and challenging behavior, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing and structured environment. The ideal candidate will have classroom experience, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a significant impact on young people's lives while working collaboratively with a supportive team. If you're passionate about education and eager to help students reach their potential, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting, ideally in alternate provision or SEN.
• Strong understanding of challenging behavior and management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in a structured environment.
• Implement behavior management strategies effectively.

Skills

Classroom Experience

Behavior Management

Strong Communication Skills

Resilience

Team Player Attitude

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Alternate Provision
Location: NN14, Northamptonshire
Position: Full-Time - (Temp to Perm)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90-£100 per day (depending on experience this is negotiable)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? An Alternate Provision located in NN14 is looking for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join their team working with Key Stage 3 & 4. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs and challenging behaviour in a nurturing, structured environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

1. Has experience working in a classroom setting, ideally within an alternate provision, PRU or SEN environment
2. Has a strong understanding of challenging behaviour and can confidently implement behaviour management strategies
3. Is resilient, calm under pressure, and committed to helping every child reach their potential
4. Brings strong communication skills, able to work effectively with students, staff and external professionals
5. Shows a team player attitude, ready to support colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office line on 0116 4788000.