Male Teaching Assistant

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Male Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team at an SEMH school in Northampton. The ideal candidate will work with children with additional needs, providing essential support in various areas such as behavior management and daily routines. You will need to have experience working with children and possess a patient, resilient nature. This is a temp-to-perm role, providing an opportunity for long-term development in a rewarding educational setting.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive pay

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, or special educational needs (SEN) settings preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Assist with behavioral and emotional regulation.
• Support classroom activities alongside teachers.
• Help with daily routines and pastoral care.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Patience

Resilience

Ability to build strong relationships

Willingness to work as part of a team

Job description

Male Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Contract: Temp-to-Perm

Agency: Aspire People

Start Date: ASAP

Aspire People are seeking a male Teaching Assistant to join the supportive team at an incredible SEMH school located in Northampton. Due to specific student care needs, this role requires a male member of staff - this constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

You will be working with children and young people with additional needs, providing:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Behavioural and emotional regulation assistance
• Classroom support alongside teachers
• Help with daily routines and pastoral care

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people (school, care, SEN, or similar)
• Patience, resilience, and a supportive nature
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and admin staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people‑first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long‑term, short‑term, and day‑to‑day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100‑£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.