SEN Teaching Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£16 - £16
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	NORTHAMPTON
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - SEMH / SEND

Location: Northampton

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)

Contract: Short-Term, Long-Term & Flexible Opportunities

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Make a Positive Difference in Specialist Education

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within specialist education?

We're looking to connect with enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Northampton.

Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term placements, or flexible work to fit around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Working within specialist schools and alternative provisions, you'll play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll provide both classroom and pastoral support, working closely with teachers and wider professionals to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

- Supporting teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons

- Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs

- Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and engagement with learning

- Building trusted relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing

- Providing pastoral support and monitoring pupil welfare

- Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment

- Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to meet individual learning and wellbeing needs

Many of the specialist settings we work with have small class sizes, allowing for personalised support and meaningful relationships with pupils, including those preparing to transition back into mainstream education.

You

We're looking for individuals who are patient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people to succeed.

- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, or similar setting

- An understanding of SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision environments

- The ability to motivate, encourage, and engage learners with a range of needs

- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and achieving positive outcomes for every learner

Benefits

- Competitive hourly rates based on your experience

- Flexible short-term, long-term, and ongoing opportunities

- Access to training and continuous professional development

- Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced education recruitment team

- Opportunities that could lead to permanent employment

- A rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Together with the education settings we support, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for these opportunities.

If you're interested in current or upcoming Teaching Assistant opportunities within specialist education across Northampton, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to register your interest, and a member of our team will be in touch when suitable opportunities become available.

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