SEN Support Teaching Assistant – Towcester (Primary School)
Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Towcester that is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children who require additional support. You will be joining a nurturing school environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Role
- Provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the school.
- Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to implement individual learning plans and targeted support strategies.
- Deliver one‑to‑one and small‑group interventions to support progress in learning and development.
- Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Adapt learning materials and classroom activities to meet individual pupil requirements.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and relevant staff.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment for all pupils.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and external professionals where appropriate.
- Contribute to the wider school community and ethos of inclusion.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience working with children with SEND in a school or educational setting.
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team.
- Can adapt flexibly to meet individual pupil needs.
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Holds relevant TA or SEND qualifications (desirable but not essential).
What the School Offers
- A warm, welcoming, and inclusive primary school environment.
- A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Ongoing CPD and access to SEND‑specific training opportunities.
- A collaborative and experienced staff team.
- Well‑resourced classrooms and learning spaces.
- A meaningful opportunity to make a real impact on children’s lives.
- A permanent role within a school that values inclusion and pupil success.
Why Work with Tradewind?
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Access to over 2,500 CPD‑accredited courses through The National College.
- Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
- Full guidance throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting permanent SEN Support Teaching Assistant opportunity in Towcester.
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