Vacancy Detail

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.

Location: Daventry | Salary: £95 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 03/02/2026