Teaching Assistant – Special Schools (Northampton)

Justteachers Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Northampton. This full-time role runs from September 2026 to December 2026, with potential for further opportunities.

You will support pupils during lessons, help with transitions, and work closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment. Applicants should have experience with children or young people; SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is required.
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential.
• Patient, reliable and nurturing approach is required.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is expected.
• Two professional references from the past two years are required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons, activities and transitions.
• Provide one-to-one and small group assistance.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Prepare classroom resources and support differentiated activities.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Patience and reliability

Nurturing approach

DBS Update Service

Two references

Job description

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Northampton. This full-time role runs from September 2026 to December 2026, with potential for further opportunities.

You will support pupils during lessons, help with transitions, and work closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment. Applicants should have experience with children or young people; SEN experience is desirable but not essential.