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Teaching Assistant - Supporting Pastoral

Job details
Posting date: 12 May 2026
Salary: £14 to £16 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 June 2026
Location: Thrapston, Northamptonshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 216024

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Summary

Teaching Assistant / Pastoral Mentor - SEMH & SEN

Thrapston, North Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Term Time Only
£14-£16 per hour (DOE)
ASAP Start

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant / Pastoral Mentor to join a specialist education setting supporting students with SEMH and additional learning needs in Thrapston.

This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about supporting young people both academically and emotionally. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to help students engage with learning, manage barriers to education, and develop positive behaviours and social skills.
- Support students in lessons and around the school environment
- Provide pastoral support and build positive relationships with students
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning resources
- Encourage student engagement, motivation, and progress
- Support behaviour management and promote a positive learning environment
- Monitor student wellbeing, attendance, and participation
- Help students reintegrate into learning when disengaged
- Contribute to safeguarding and student welfare procedures
- Experience working with young people with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Patient, resilient, and able to build rapport with students
- Experience within education or alternative provision is desirable
- Competitive hourly pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive staff team and leadership
- Temp-to-perm opportunity available
- Rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

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