SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Northampton Primary 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 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