SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Towcester
Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Preferred | Long-Term Supply or Fixed-Term Considered
Pay: Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

Do you want to work in an inclusive and supportive secondary school environment where staff are valued, developed, and encouraged to grow professionally?

We are working in partnership with a well-established and inclusive secondary school in Towcester that is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs, promote inclusion, and contribute to high standards of teaching, learning, and student wellbeing.

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Working 1:1 and with small groups to support engagement, progress, and independence

• Assisting teaching staff in delivering accessible and inclusive secondary curriculum lessons

• Supporting students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development

• Helping to maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment

• Adapting resources and approaches to meet individual learning needs

• Encouraging high standards of behaviour, attendance, and achievement

• Are passionate about making a difference for young people with additional needs

• Are considering a career in education, SEN support, or pastoral care

• Want to gain or build experience in a secondary school setting

• Are looking for a long-term role with training and progression opportunities

• Has GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

• Is patient, resilient, and able to adapt to changing classroom situations

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Can build positive relationships with students and staff

• Is reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Can support behaviour management in line with school policies

• Has experience working with young people (education, care, youth work, coaching, or similar-desirable but not essential)

• Is eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check

• A full-time opportunity within a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Towcester

• Permanent roles preferred, with long-term and fixed-term options considered

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

• Clear progression routes into teaching, pastoral support, and specialist SEN roles

• Support from experienced education professionals and leadership teams

If you are committed to supporting young people with additional needs and want to develop your career in education, this is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school environment.

Apply today to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Towcester starting September 2026.