Teaching Assistant

A welcoming secondary SEND provision in Towcester is seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team full‑time from September. In this role, you support students with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, regulate emotions and build confidence throughout the school day. You play an essential part in creating a calm, structured and predictable environment where pupils feel safe, understood and ready to engage.

You’ll work closely with teachers and the SEND team, supporting pupils both in lessons and during targeted interventions. You adapt activities, provide clear guidance and use consistent routines to help students stay focused and settled. You observe behaviour, recognise triggers and respond with patience and clarity, contributing to personalised support plans that promote academic, social and emotional progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting SEND learners across KS3 and KS4
• Helping pupils regulate, stay engaged and access learning
• Adapting tasks and instructions to meet individual needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
• Maintaining a safe, structured and supportive environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of ASD, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs
• A calm, consistent and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Full‑time availability Monday–Friday from September
• Interest in SEND roles in Towcester

Why Work With Zest

At Zest, you receive ongoing support, clear communication and access to roles that genuinely match your strengths. We stay connected throughout your placement, ensuring you feel confident, valued and well‑prepared. Our focus is on building strong relationships and helping you succeed in every SEND environment you work in.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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