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SEN Teaching Assistant – Northampton ✨
Location: Dunstable/Luton
Pay: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm (approx.)
Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Whether you’ve worked in a school before or you have transferable experience working with children or vulnerable individuals — we want to hear from you!
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school setting where you’ll make a real difference in young people’s lives.
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting students with SEN in class and during break/lunch times
Creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning space
Assisting the class teacher with activities and classroom management
Encouraging independence and emotional well-being
Helping to keep resources and equipment well-organised and safe
What We’re Looking For:
A genuine passion for working with children – essential
Initiative and a proactive attitude – essential
Experience working with SEN children – advantageous but not essential
A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
UK residency – we can only accept applicants currently living in the UK
Why Join Us?
Sociable weekday hours – no weekends!
Join a friendly and collaborative school team
Work closely with a small, supportive group of pupils
Make a meaningful impact every day
Pension scheme and continuous support
Please Note:
As part of our safeguarding procedures, all applicants must:
Have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Provide 2 recent references (covering the past 24 months)
Complete an overseas police check if you've lived abroad for 6+ months in the past 5 years
Interested?
Attach your CV and apply today to take the next step in your career supporting young learners!
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.
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