SEN Teaching Assistant - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent
Salary: Competitive daily rate (experience dependent)

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

We''re working closely with a range of specialist and mainstream schools across Northampton who are seeking caring, resilient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September 2025. These schools cater to students with a variety of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, SEMH, and physical or sensory impairments.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive educational environment and help young people overcome barriers to learning.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with additional needs

• Assisting the class teacher with tailored lessons and individualised learning plans

• Helping students to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and engage in learning

• Supporting pupils with personal care needs (where required)

• Creating a calm, consistent, and inclusive classroom environment

• Building strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families

We''re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children with SEN

• Remains calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Shows empathy, resilience, and consistency

• Has experience supporting students with SEND in a school, care, or youth setting (desirable but not essential)

• Is eager to learn and develop professionally

What You''ll Receive in Return:

• A long-term, rewarding position with the potential to become permanent

• Opportunities to work in well-resourced, supportive SEN and mainstream schools across Northampton

• Competitive weekly pay (experience-dependent)

• Free access to Tradewind''s National College platform, offering over 2,500 online CPD-certified courses, including training in Autism Awareness, Mental Health, De-escalation Strategies, and Safeguarding

• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced consultants who understand the SEN sector

• A clear pathway into specialist SEN roles, therapy, or teacher training

This September, be the reason a young person feels seen, heard, and supported.

Apply now or contact us to find out more about SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Northampton.