Level 2 Teaching Assistant

1 day ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom ASPIRE PEOPLE LIMITED Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Sector: SEN School

Start Date: ASAP and ongoing recruitment

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: per day

Here at Aspire People, we are seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at a specialist SEN school in Northampton starting in September 2025.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to deliver tailored learning and emotional support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs. Your contribution will play a vital role in helping our students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting pupils in both one-to-one and small group settings
  • Assisting with the planning and delivery of learning activities
  • Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion
  • Supporting personal care and mobility needs where required
  • Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and families

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
  • Has experience working in an SEN or mainstream school setting
  • Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

  • Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
  • Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
  • Contracts to suit you We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
  • Competitive pay with multiple payment options
  • Refer a friend scheme which can earn per person
  • Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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