Your new company

Hays Education have recently seen an increased need for local Teaching Assistants in SEN Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply.

Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an SEN School in Kettering for children aged 11-18 with additional needs relating to cognition and learning. The school supports approximately 250 students and believes in supporting its students in preparing for adulthood. There is a fantastic offering to support the students with this, including a full hair and beauty salon, animal care provision, agriculture zone, an on site bungalow, and two emotional support dogs! The school has created its own curriculum to support the students and their development into adults.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for a full time Teaching Assistant to join the team ASAP on a temporary - permanent basis. We are looking for exceptional people to work with exceptional pupils who have a range of additional needs.

We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic SEN school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students.

In return you will get:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Holiday pay and pension contributions per week
- Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings
- Continued professional development and support.
- A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250 high street vouchers

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.