Teaching Assistant

Job Title:Teaching Assistant

Pay Rate:£95.00 per day

Location:Daventry - Primary & Specialist SEND Schools

Hours:Full-Time Day-to-Day Term Time Only

Smart Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary and specialist SEND schools in the Daventry area. The role involves assisting pupils with a range of special educational needs and complex learning requirements, providing academic, social, and emotional support within a structured, nurturing environment.

Benefits of Working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Competitive daily pay
• Support pupils with SEN and complex needs
• Work in inclusive, well-resourced schools
• Join collaborative, experienced staff teams
• Day-to-day supply and full-time opportunities available

Job Requirements:
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or complex needs in schools
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Child or Child/Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid passport
• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references

Role Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist with learning activities, behaviour strategies, and personalised plans
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
• Support social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external specialists
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

About Smart Education:Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency recruiting for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.