Teaching Assistant in Kettering

Teaching Personnel; Kettering; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for a welcoming school in Kettering. This full-time role involves supporting children with special educational needs. No specific experience is required, but candidates should be committed, patient, and enthusiastic.

Benefits

Access to a pension plan

Ongoing support and professional development

Child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children desirable, but not essential.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
• Passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist class teachers with daily activities.
• Create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Skills

Commitment

Patience

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

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Teaching Assistant in Kettering, Kettering

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Teaching Personnel

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Kettering, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant –

Location:
Salary: £85 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Term time only)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes)

Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or transferable skills from another sector? Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? If so, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in kettering. You will work closely with children who have special educational needs, supporting them both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or group support to pupils with SEN
• Support learning during lessons and break/lunchtimes
• Assist the class teacher with daily activities
• Help maintain a safe and tidy classroom environment
• Create a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students

Who We're Looking For

Experience in a school setting is not required – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about working with children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with SEN children (desirable, not essential)
• Be committed, patient, and reliable
• Show initiative and a proactive attitude – must
• Have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service)

What’s in It for You?

• Rewarding role – Make a real impact on pupils’ lives
• Join a supportive and friendly school community
• Work in a close-knit team with strong collaboration
• Access to a pension plan
• Ongoing support and opportunities for professional development

Safer Recruitment

All applicants must be willing to undergo standard vetting checks, which include:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (can be arranged via Teaching Personnel)
• Two most recent professional references (covering the last 24 months)
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for those who’ve lived outside the UK for 6+ months in the last 5 years)

Please attach your CV when applying.
Only candidates with permanent UK residency will be considered for this role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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