SEN Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEN Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Kettering |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £90 - £100 per day |
| Reference: | IJSENTAK2107_1753082914 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Isabelle@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Teaching AssistantLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only - temp to perm options available
Start Date: September 2025
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kettering.
About the Role:
As an SEN TA, you will be working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs in a mainstream setting, including autism (ASC), ADHD and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will help deliver tailored interventions and provide 1:1 or small group support to ensure every child can access the curriculum and thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
-Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
-Adapting learning resources and strategies to meet individual needs
-Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
-Promoting independence, confidence, and inclusion
-Providing emotional and behavioural support when required
Requirements:
-Previous experience working with children with SEN (school, nursery, care, or youth work background considered)
-A calm, patient and empathetic nature
-Excellent communication and teamwork skills
-A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
-Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Please apply with an up to date CV
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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