SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Towcester (Primary School)

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Do you thrive in a supportive school environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Towcester to recruit an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a nurturing and inclusive school community where staff work collaboratively to ensure every pupil receives the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and the wider support team, you will help deliver personalised support that enables pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND

• Work alongside class teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans and interventions

• Support pupils with a range of learning, communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs

• Adapt classroom activities and learning resources to meet individual requirements

• Encourage independence, resilience, and active participation in learning

• Foster positive behaviour and support pupils' emotional wellbeing

• Observe, monitor, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback to teaching staff

• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and external agencies where appropriate

• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

• Support the wider school ethos by promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all pupils

• Experience supporting children with SEND within a school or similar educational setting

• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach to working with children

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Teaching Assistant or SEND-related qualifications are beneficial but not essential

• A full-time, permanent position within a welcoming primary school

• A supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing and development

• Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities

• A collaborative and friendly staff team

• Well-equipped learning environments and excellent classroom resources

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs

• A positive and inclusive school community where every member of staff is valued

• Competitive weekly pay

• Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College

• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

• Guidance and support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process

If you're an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Towcester.