Sen Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN Unit within Mainstream Infant School

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Salary: Competitive Rates of Pay

SEN Teaching Assistant Required in Kettering

APT Education is seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a large and well-established Infant School in Kettering. This full-time role is based within the school's specialist SEN Unit, supporting a small cohort of 12 pupils with a range of complex additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker or Care Professional looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children requiring specialist support.

The Role

Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team, you will support pupils who present with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Behavioural challenges
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Non-verbal communication needs
• Sensory processing difficulties

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop social skills, manage emotions and build confidence within a structured and supportive environment.

This is a highly rewarding role, but candidates must be prepared to support pupils who can display challenging behaviours and require consistent boundaries, patience and understanding.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have proven experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, challenging behaviour or complex learning difficulties.

Relevant experience may include:

• SEN Schools
• Mainstream Schools
• Alternative Provision Settings
• Residential Care
• Youth Work
• Children's Services
• Support Work
• Behaviour Mentor Roles
• Mental Health Support Roles

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

✅ Experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD
✅ Confidence managing challenging behaviour positively and effectively
✅ Ability to support non-verbal pupils and alternative communication methods
✅ Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
✅ Resilience, patience and emotional intelligence
✅ A calm, proactive and nurturing approach
✅ A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children

What the School Offers

• A specialist SEN Unit with excellent facilities
• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SEN professionals
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with pupils and families
• Rewarding and meaningful work where every day makes a difference

Why Work Through APT Education?

APT Education works closely with schools across Northamptonshire, specialising in Primary, SEN and Support Staff recruitment. We pride ourselves on matching the right people to the right schools and providing ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or complex additional needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Kettering, we would love to hear from you.

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