SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Northampton • Location: Northampton, NN1 2BG • Salary: £90 - £130 per day • Start Date: Immediate • Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEN and SEMH needs? Are you confident, resilient, and ready to make a real impact every day? We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Secondary Alternative Provision school in Northampton. This rewarding role involves supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviours, helping them build confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes. About the Role • Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support • Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation • Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment • Build strong relationships with students and staff What We’re Looking For • Previous SEN or behavioural support experience • Strong behaviour management skills • Patient, proactive, and resilient attitude • Full UK driving licence & own vehicle required Benefits • Additional Car Allowance • Enhanced Family Leave • Discounted Gym Memberships • Wellbeing & Counselling Support • Medicash Cashback Scheme • Recognition Awards & £500 Referral Bonus • MiRewards Discounts Platform Make a Real Difference This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and change lives every single day. If you are passionate about supporting young people and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes an impact. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.