SEN Teaching Assistant - Northampton Primary
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Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Long-Term with Potential for Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rate, depending on experience
Are you someone who gets real satisfaction from helping children make progress, overcome challenges, and become more confident learners?
We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Northampton from September 2026. The school is seeking someone who can provide consistent, nurturing support to pupils who need additional help to thrive in the classroom.
This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN support worker, childcare professional, or someone with relevant experience who is looking to establish themselves within a primary school environment.
Your Day-to-Day Role
No two days are likely to be exactly the same. You will be working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure children receive the right level of help throughout the school day.
You could be involved in:
Working alongside individual pupils who require additional support
Leading focused activities with small groups of children
Helping pupils participate in lessons and complete classroom tasks
Supporting reading, writing, numeracy, and other areas of the curriculum
Encouraging children to become more independent with their learning
Helping pupils develop communication and social skills
Providing reassurance and emotional support when children become overwhelmed
Using agreed strategies to encourage positive behaviour and engagement
Helping children settle into routines and manage transitions throughout the day
Preparing or adapting resources to make activities more accessible
Sharing observations and feedback xgikmsk with the class teacher and SENCO
Supporting the wider classroom when required
The Person We're Looking For
Above all, the school is looking for someone who is patient, dependable, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing and development.
You should be able to:
Build trusting relationships with children
Remain calm and encouraging in challenging situations
Recognise when a child needs additional reassurance or support
Adapt your approach to suit different personalities and learning needs
Communicate effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents
Follow individual strate...
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