SEN Teaching Assistant - Kettering

4773878
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Kettering
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Sen
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Competitive

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SEN Teaching Assistant – Kettering

Location: Kettering
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join inclusive and welcoming schools across the Kettering area. This is a fantastic opportunity to help pupils with a wide range of needs while developing your own skills in a supportive school environment.

Your New School
You will be joining a warm, friendly and well‑supported school community that values teamwork and high-quality care. The school offers a nurturing environment where SEN pupils are encouraged to grow, learn and achieve their full potential. Your contribution will play an important role in helping students succeed.

Your New Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
  • Support pupils with a variety of additional needs, which may include autism, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, sensory needs, or behavioural challenges.
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with students
  • Assist teachers in creating inclusive, engaging and accessible learning experiences
  • Promote independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
  • Ensure consistent, safe and high‑quality support in line with safeguarding expectations
Each day will be different—but always rewarding.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
We’re looking for individuals who:
  • Are caring, patient and resilient.
  • Enjoy working with young people and genuinely want to make a difference.
  • Are committed to promoting inclusion and supporting individual learning needs.
  • Are open to learning and developing new skills

Desirable Experience/Qualifications
  • GCSE/O Level or equivalent
  • Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
  • A valid driving licence due to location

What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us directly.
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