Teaching Assistant
Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £25,070.08 to £25,331.46 a year Hours: Full-time Location: NN14 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026
Summary
TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEMH setting based in Thrapston, which caters for pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The setting provides a supportive environment for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, helping pupils to engage positively with their education.
The setting is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis, starting ASAP. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, helping them to access learning, manage their emotions and behaviours, and develop positive relationships within the setting.
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
- Experience managing challenging behaviour effectively
- A strong understanding of the barriers to learning faced by pupils with SEMH needs
- The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
- A resilient, patient and adaptable approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- Professional development, including support for professional qualifications, in-house training and paid qualifications, with approximately £3,500 invested per colleague last year
- Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary and enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Medicash health and wellbeing cashback for you and your dependants, covering eligible costs including optical, dental, prescriptions and holistic treatments up to £900 annually
- Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Recognition Awards, plus a £500 referral bonus for referring top talent
- Access to the MiRewards benefits platform, offering a range of discounts and rewards
- Weekly drop-ins with Senior Leaders, an Annual Group Conference and a comprehensive benefits review
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Teaching Assistant in Thrapston employer: TeacherActive Ltd
TeacherActive is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of students aged 11 to 16. With a strong focus on flexibility, competitive pay, and continuous professional development opportunities, our supportive work culture empowers educators to thrive in various teaching environments across London. Join us to benefit from a dedicated team that prioritises your career growth while ensuring you have the freedom to choose when and where you work.
