Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Flexible opportunities

Support from consultant

Training access

Career development in SEND

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Ilkeston, DE7, is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant for day-to-day supply, part-time, on-site at a welcoming primary school.

You will support SEND pupils individually and in small groups, adapt activities, and help develop communication, literacy and numeracy, with emphasis on patience and teamwork.

The role offers competitive pay (£95-£105/day), weekly PAYE, and ongoing consultant support from TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEND support in primary settings.
• Understanding of autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum and adapting learning.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and flexible for day-to-day cover.

Responsibilities

• Supporting primary pupils with SEND individually and in small groups.
• Adapting classroom activities alongside the teacher to meet individual needs.
• Helping pupils develop communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encouraging independence, friendships and participation.
• Working with teachers, the SENCO and support staff to provide consistent support.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm, patient

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £105 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: DE7

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Are you passionate about helping primary pupils with special educational needs thrive?

Can you make learning accessible through patience, creativity and encouragement?

Would you like flexible work in a welcoming primary school with a supportive team?

TeacherActive is working with a lovely primary school in DE7, Ilkeston, seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply cover. You'll help pupils access learning, build independence and feel confident in the classroom.

What the role involves:

• Supporting primary pupils with SEND individually and in small groups.
• Adapting classroom activities alongside the teacher to meet individual needs.
• Helping pupils develop communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encouraging independence, friendships and participation.
• Working with teachers, the SENCO and support staff to provide consistent support.

The successful applicant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or experience supporting primary-aged children with SEND.
• An understanding of needs such as autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum and ways to adapt learning.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and flexibility for day-to-day cover.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

• Competitive pay, paid weekly through PAYE.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to training and development through My-Progression.
• Opportunities to develop your experience in primary SEND support.

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

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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