Teaching Assistant - Primary

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated education recruitment consul

Opportunities for long-term placements

Professional development opportunities

Support from a dedicated education рек

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a caring SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in the Northampton area. You will support pupils with special educational needs and contribute to their learning, emotional well-being and inclusion.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, adapting resources and working closely with teachers to create accessible activities while upholding safeguarding procedures. Enthusiasm and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school or similar setting.
• Patient, empathetic, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with SEN, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Encourage pupils' communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow individual education plans and the school's safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Team player

Behaviour management

Job description

About the Role

We are working on behalf of a welcoming primary school to recruit a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning, development and emotional well-being in a positive and inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with SEN, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Encourage pupils' communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow individual education plans and the school's safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children with SEN, either in a school or a similar setting.
• Is patient, empathetic, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a supportive primary school.
• Potential for ongoing or long-term placements.
• Professional development opportunities, where available.