SEN Support Assistant - Northampton
📍 Location: Northampton
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Temporary
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Schools across Northampton are looking for caring and resilient SEN Support Assistants to join their teams. If you're motivated by helping pupils with additional needs thrive-this could be the perfect opportunity.
⭐ About the Schools
We partner with a variety of inclusive Northampton schools that prioritise pupil wellbeing and tailored support. These settings offer structured, nurturing environments where SEN staff can make a genuine impact. You'll join teams committed to helping students with SEMH needs, ADHD, and autism reach their full potential.
🎒 What You'll Be Doing
As an SEN Support Assistant, you'll:
Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
Assist with personalised learning plans
Support emotional regulation, social development and communication
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Promote positive behaviour and consistency in the classroom
🌱 What We're Looking For
Patient, calm and reliable
Passionate about SEN support and child development
Open to training, including autism awareness and SEMH strategies
Motivated by improving outcomes for young people
Experience with supporting people with SEN needs
📘 Desirable (but not essential):
GCSE/O‑Level or equivalent
A driving licence (helpful for some school locations)
📣 Interested? Let's Talk.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact us for an informal discussion. If you're considering other roles in education, we'd be happy to help explore your options.
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