Behavioural Teaching assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD courses and My-Progression

Referral Scheme: up to £100

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an experienced Behavioural Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism/ASD in a specialist SEND school near Nottingham. You will help manage challenging behaviours and promote positive engagement in learning, providing consistent support inside and outside the classroom.

The role is part-time, on-site at NG19, in a temporary placement with DBS checks and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience working within SEND settings
• Experience supporting children and young people with Autism / ASD
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and implementing positive behaviour management strategies
• Knowledge of SEND support strategies and an understanding of pupils' individual learning needs
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism / ASD in classroom settings
• Manage challenging behaviours and encourage positive engagement in learning
• Provide consistent support both inside and outside the classroom

Job description

Are you an experienced Behavioural Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with Autism / ASD?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with additional learning needs?

Are you patient, resilient and committed to making a positive difference in a SEND school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school based in Nottingham, which caters for children and young people aged 3-16 years old with a variety of behaviours and SEND. The school provides a specialist learning environment where pupils receive support tailored to their individual educational, social and emotional needs

. The successful Behavioural Teaching Assistant will support pupils with Autism / ASD, helping to manage challenging behaviours, encourage positive engagement in learning and provide consistent support both inside and outside the classroom.

Job Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £92.63 to £105 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: NG19

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Requirements

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience working within SEND settings
• Experience supporting children and young people with Autism / ASD
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and implementing positive behaviour management strategies
• Knowledge of SEND support strategies and an understanding of pupils' individual learning needs
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

What we offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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