SEN Teaching Assistant

3 days ago

Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom Dunbar Education Full time

Job Advertisement: SEN Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Start Date: ASAP

Competitive Pay Rates

Dunbar Education is excited to be recruiting on behalf of an outstanding primary school in Kettering, Northamptonshire, which is seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant specializing in Behaviour Support. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who need structured and positive support, making a real difference in their school experience and personal growth.

Role Overview

As an SEN Teaching Assistant with a focus on Behaviour Support, you'll provide targeted assistance to students with additional behavioural needs, helping them to thrive within a structured, inclusive learning environment. Working alongside class teachers and the SENCo, you'll support individual students, implement behaviour strategies, and create a positive, calm setting that encourages personal growth and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural needs, adapting activities to create a positive learning experience
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff to develop behaviour management strategies tailored to individual student needs
  • Promote positive social interactions and encourage self-regulation skills to support students' emotional well-being
  • Track and document student progress, offering constructive feedback to teachers, parents, and support staff
  • Uphold a calm, patient approach, helping students to build confidence, resilience, and positive behavioural patterns

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with children with behavioural needs, ideally in a primary or SEN setting
  • A calm, empathetic approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations
  • Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, including positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies
  • Strong organizational skills and the adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of each student
  • A proactive, supportive attitude and a passion for making a meaningful difference in students' lives

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive pay rates
  • An Outstanding-rated school environment that prioritizes inclusion, support, and personal growth
  • Professional development opportunities in behaviour management and SEN support
  • A collaborative, caring school community that values every contribution to students' success

Dunbar Education is proud to match dedicated SEN professionals with roles where they can have a profound impact. This Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone who's passionate about helping students build positive relationships, self-confidence, and effective behaviour strategies.

To Apply

Join Dunbar Education and play a vital role in shaping students' success. Apply today to help make a difference in a school community that values every child's potential

If this role isn't for you, please still get in touch to discuss other available opportunities. Alternatively, if you know of someone who would suit this position, earn up to £250 through our referral scheme.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available roles, please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.

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