Sen teaching assistant

Job Description

SEND Support Staff Opportunities – ADHD, ASD & SEMH SpecialistsLocation: NorthamptonStart Date: September 2026 (with potential for earlier starts)Pay: Competitive

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel is currently looking to register experienced and dedicated Support Staff to work across schools and specialist provisions in Northampton for the upcoming academic year.

Following the recent SEND whitepaper and the increasing demand for specialist educational support, schools are actively seeking skilled professionals who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience supporting children and young people with:

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

We are recruiting for a variety of support-based roles, including:

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEN Support Workers
• Pastoral Support Staff                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Intervention Specialists

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND needs
• Be confident supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, or communication challenges
• Be patient, resilient, and adaptable in a school environment
• Have strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Be passionate about helping students achieve their full potential

In return, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Full-time, part-time, short-term, and long-term roles
• Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Whether you are an experienced support professional or looking to further develop your career within SEND education, we would love to hear from you.

Register your interest today to secure opportunities for September, with immediate starts also available for suitable candidates.

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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.