SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Midlands; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive education provider in Kettering is seeking a part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves 1:1 support for children with special educational needs and care assistance during lunch. Candidates should show adaptability, empathy, and commitment to support children's development, contributing positively to their learning environment. The position requires 24 hours of work per week during term time, with fixed hours from Monday to Friday. Applications close on January 8th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Consistent and nurturing approach to children's needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to children in the classroom.
• Assist with children's self-care and lunch supervision.
• Support children within the classroom activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Calmness

Commitment to nurturing

Passion for child development

Empathy

Caring nature

Teamwork

Job description

In September 2023 we proudly opened our first class in ‘The Hub’ our SEND provision for children with EHCPs where cognition and learning and communication and interaction are their primary needs. In September 2024 we opened two more classes and in September 2025 we opened our fourth class within our SEND provision and are looking for the next members of our support staff team to take this step with us

We wish to recruit one part-time SEN Teaching Assistant for 24 hours per week, term time only, to support the children within this specialist provision. The post will involve 1:1 work, support within the classroom and some group work. The appointed person may be required to assist children in their self-care requirements and supporting part of their lunch time.

The hours for the job are listed below:

Monday to Friday 9am -12pm Class support

Tuesday and Thursday 1.00-3.30pm Class Support

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12.00-1.00 Lunch cover in SEND Provision

Tuesday and Thursday 12.00-12.30 Lunch cover in SEND Provision

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a consistent but nurturing approach where patience, care and flexibility are paramount and where a clear understanding that every child should be given opportunities to achieve their personal best.

We are looking for support staff who are committed to working hard and making a difference to the progress of the child in their care and the children within the class they are based and wants to add to the life of our vibrant and enthusiastic learning community.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Adaptable
• Calm
• Committed to a nurturing approach to children
• Passionate about ensuring all children achieve their personal best
• Committed to understanding and empathising with the individual needs of pupils
• Caring
• Able to work independently and/or as part of a team

Our school opened in September 2004 with four classes and 87 children on roll. It was originally built to accommodate 210 children in seven classrooms. We currently have 284 children on roll with one mainstream reception class, two mainstream mixed year 1 and 2 classes, two mainstream mixed year 3 and 4 classes and three mainstream mixed year 5 and 6 classes. In September 2023, our first class within the specialist provision opened with capacity for 9 children, our expansion in September 2024 enabled us to teach 27 children within the unit, with our final expansion this year September enabling us to reach our capacity of 36 children.

We are able to offer a modern working environment with good quality resources including interactive whiteboards, a laptop and tablet trolley, good sized hall, a meeting room, shared areas and large school grounds. We have a friendly, enthusiastic and very committed staff team of teachers and teaching assistants.

The school is located in Mawsley Village, which is situated just outside Kettering, off the A43 Kettering to Northampton Road. We pride ourselves on being a happy and welcoming school with high expectations and achievement and one who develop good links with parents and the local community.

‘Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed in their learning and in life. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They achieve well in the calm environment that leaders have created.’

Mawsley Primary School is committed to safeguarding procedures with regard to staff recruitment. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 8 th January at 5pm and can be posted or e-mailed to the school. Please email to [e-mail]

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 th January 2026.