Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Northampton |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £90 - £105 per day |
| Reference: | CAMBNORTHSEP25_1755256752 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Alex@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Job Role: Teaching AssistantStart Date: September 2025
Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Here at Aspire People, we are on the lookout for quality teaching assistants to join our wonderful partner school, based in Northampton, who provides high-quality education for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism spectrum conditions, and other complex learning profiles. The staff at the school are dedicated to delivering a personalised, nurturing, and inclusive educational experience where every student can achieve their full potential.
The Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider multi-disciplinary team to support students both inside and outside the classroom. You'll play a key role in helping to deliver tailored learning, develop students' confidence, and encourage positive engagement with education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting students in their learning and development across a range of subjects
* Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being
* Providing 1:1 and small group interventions
* Assisting with planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons
* Contributing to a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment
About You
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN or SEMH setting
* A calm, compassionate, and patient approach
* Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students and staff
* A genuine passion for education and supporting vulnerable learners
* Minimum Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or willingness to work towards)
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps
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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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