Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants wanted for SEN & Secondary Schools in Northamptonshire
Location: Various Schools Across Northamptonshire
Position: Teaching Assistants (SEN & Secondary)
Salary: 90 - 100 per day
Start Date: Ongoing recruitment
Contract Type: Full-time
About the Role:
Are you passionate about supporting students in their educational journey? We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join schools across Northamptonshire, supporting Secondary and/or Special Educational Needs (SEN) students. Whether you're experienced or just starting your career in education, we want to hear from you!
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential. You'll be supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom, providing 1:1 and small group assistance, and ensuring a positive, inclusive learning environment. The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist teachers in delivering lessons and providing tailored support for individual students.
* Support students with learning difficulties, including those with SEN, both in class and outside of lessons.
* Work 1:1 or in small groups with students to enhance their learning.
* Help to prepare teaching materials and classroom resources.
* Foster a positive, encouraging environment to boost student confidence and motivation.
* Assist in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a safe, respectful environment.
* Provide feedback on student progress to teachers and parents.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience working with young people, preferably in a classroom or support role (experience with SEN students is a plus).
* A patient, compassionate, and flexible attitude.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* A genuine desire to make a difference in students' lives.
* Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) would be an advantage but not essential.
* A DBS check (or be willing to undergo one) is required.
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 administrative staff. We are fully commitment 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.

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