SEN Teaching Assistant

Fresh Start In Education Ltd; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Towcester, UK is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 or 2:1 bespoke support for children with SEND and SEMH needs. Candidates should have experience in education, particularly with Autism and communication needs. The position offers £25–£35 per hour, travel subsidy, training, and well-being services. Flexible working hours are provided to support both short-term and long-term placements, ensuring a compassionate working environment.

Benefits

Travel subsidy

Resource allowance

Access to counselling services

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated line manager support

Qualifications

• Education professionals with consistent availability on two weekdays.
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people.
• Deliver creative sessions reflecting learners' needs.
• Work term-time only, flexible as part of a team.

Skills

Experience with SEN and SEMH needs

Experience in Autism

Communication needs

Learning disabilities

Challenging behaviour

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Department: Recruitment - Midlands

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire

Compensation: £25.00 - £35.00 / hour

Description

Make a Fresh Start This New Year

Bring your skills, passion and experience into a role where you can truly change a young person’s life. We’re looking for caring education professionals to provide bespoke and holistic 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or a suitable public setting
• Delivering personalised, creative sessions that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities
• Working term-time only, with sessions typically lasting 3 to 5 hours during the school day
• Working flexibly (on a bank staff contract) as part of a compassionate, expert-led team

Who we’re looking for

• Education professionals with SEN and SEMH needs experience, including Autism, communication needs, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
• Those from Primary or Secondary School backgrounds, including specialist SEND settings (experience with Makaton, PECS and behaviour support is an advantage)
• Individuals with a minimum of 2 consistent weekdays of availability
• Professionals with up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and child protection

What you can expect from Fresh Start in Education

• £25–£35 per hour, depending on experience
• Travel subsidy & £15 per day resource allowance
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services, pension options and store discounts
• CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated line manager support
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements