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 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 strategies and school procedures consistently
Encourage pupils without creating dependence on adult support
Work collaboratively as part of a busy primary school teamPrevious experience supporting children with SEND would be advantageous, but the school is also open to candidates with transferable experience from childcare, youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar roles.
Essential Requirements
Candidates should have:
GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent
Experience working with children or young people
A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs
A professional and reliable approach
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
The ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than simply a classroom support position. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and see the impact of your support on their confidence, learning, and development.
The school offers:
A welcoming and supportive primary environment
Full-time hours from September 2026
A long-term position with the possibility of becoming permanent
Competitive daily pay
Opportunities to develop your SEN experience
Training and professional development opportunities
Ongoing support from your Tradewind Recruitment consultant
Interested?
If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives and are passionate about SEN and primary education, we would be keen to hear from you.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first significant step into SEN support, this Northampton primary school could be an excellent fit.
Apply now to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity starting September 2026
Salary description
£95.00 - £100.00 per day