SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Kettering
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Term time only)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes)
Are you experienced in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), or do you bring transferable skills from another sector? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Role Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, inclusive school in Kettering. In this role, you’ll support children with a range of special educational needs, both in and outside of the classroom, helping to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN
Assist during lessons, break times, and lunch
Support the class teacher with day-to-day activities
Help maintain a safe and organised classroom
Foster an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere for all pupils
Who We’re Looking For
Experience in a school setting is not essential – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are enthusiastic about working with children.
The ideal candidate will:
Have previous experience with SEN children (preferred, not essential)
Be patient, reliable, and committed
Show initiative and a proactive approach
Have (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Hold permanent UK residency (essential)
What We Offer
Sociable working hours – no evenings or weekends!
A rewarding role where you’ll genuinely impact young lives
A warm, supportive school community
A collaborative team environment
Access to a workplace pension scheme
Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
Safer Recruitment
All applicants must be willing to undergo standard vetting procedures, including:
Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (can be arranged through Teaching Personnel)
Two most recent professional references (covering the last 24 months)
Overseas Police Check (if applicable, for candidates who’ve lived abroad for 6+ months in the past 5 years)
To apply: Please attach your CV.
Please note: Only candidates with permanent UK residency can be considered for this position.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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