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