Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Mainstream & SEN Pay Rate: £96.31 – £104.14 per day (dependent on experience) Location: Northampton & surrounding areas Hours: Full-time & Part-time | Term-Time Only Day-to-day supply, long-term and temp-to-perm roles available Are you a committed Teaching Assistant seeking your next opportunity in Northampton? Smart Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary specialist SEN schools throughout Northampton and the surrounding areas. We are looking for motivated, reliable and nurturing individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. We have roles available in both mainstream and specialist provisions, supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties. Why apply? • Flexible working options to suit your schedule • Opportunities in mainstream and specialist SEN settings • 1:1 support roles and small group interventions • Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities • Supportive school teams and structured environments • Dedicated consultant support from Smart Education The Role You may be required to: • Provide classroom-based support alongside the teacher • Deliver 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs • Assist with targeted interventions and adapted learning activities • Support behaviour management and emotional regulation • Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement We are looking for candidates who are: • Patient, adaptable and resilient • Confident supporting children with additional needs • Experienced working with children or young people (school experience desirable) • Passionate about inclusive education A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), and we must be able to obtain recent references. If you are ready for your next Teaching Assistant role in Northampton, we would love to hear from you. About Smart Education: Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children