Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Ashby Fields Primary School, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0YP

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (Actual) Salary quoted is the full time equivalent.

Teaching Assistant (SEND) job summary

Ashby Fields Primary School

is seeking to appoint a

SEND Teaching Assistant

Pay scale: Grade D, point 3-4

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm

(39 weeks per year - term time + training days)

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the patience, dedication, and creativity to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? If so, Ashby Fields Primary School would love to hear from you!

We are a wonderful, inclusive school with a strong sense of community, and we are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support to a child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the child, class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment. The role will involve helping the child to develop emotional regulation, positive relationships, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The successful applicant will be someone who is calm, consistent and compassionate, with an understanding that behaviour is often a form of communication. They will be able to build a trusting relationship with the child while maintaining clear and appropriate professional boundaries.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with children or young people, preferably within an educational or SEND setting.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• An understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and the impact these can have on behaviour, relationships and learning.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging or emotionally demanding situations.
• A consistent and positive approach to behaviour support.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEND, is desirable but not essential.
• A team player who is eager to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Training opportunities to further develop your skills in SEND.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils and their families.
• Support and guidance from experienced teaching and SEND staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and relevant training.
• A collaborative and nurturing staff team.

If you’re ready to be part of something special, apply today and help us continue to create a nurturing and inspiring place for all our children.

How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form on My New Term.

We look forward to welcoming someone as passionate as we are about supporting children with SEND to our Ashby Fields family!

For more information about our school, please visit our website: Ashby Fields Primary School

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange an appointment please call: 01327 310068 to speak to the office administrator or by contact us by email at: Jodie.rush@afps.InMat.org.uk

Closing date: 25th September 2026

Interviews: TBC

Please apply via My New Term. No email applications will be accepted.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ashby Fields Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 397 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ashby Fields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashby-fields-primary-school

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