Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working options

Dedicated support from recruiters

Free CPD training

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision school in Nottingham. The role supports primary pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and build confidence, independence and social skills. A patient, calm approach is essential in a setting with varied challenging behaviours.

Candidates must have at least 3 months’ SEN experience and will be DBS checked. Connex offers flexible working, paid weekly, and dedicated professional support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months’ experience working with children with SEN in education or care setting.
• Willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with SEN.
• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and inclusive learning activities.
• Helping pupils develop communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Adapting learning activities and resources to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, or sensory challenges.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and positive outcomes.
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Encouraging pupils to build confidence, relationships, and participate in classroom activities.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience

Team player

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottingham
School: Alternative Provision School
Job Type:Supply

About the Role

We are seeking a patient, caring, and dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join an alternative provision school in Nottingham, supporting primary-aged pupils with special educational needs (SEN).This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.The successful candidate will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning activities and engage positively with their education. As this is an alternative provision setting, pupils may also present with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, so a calm, adaptable, and supportive approach is essential.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months’ experience working with children with SEN in either an educational or care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with special educational needs.

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and inclusive learning activities.

• Helping pupils develop their communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence.

• Adapting learning activities and resources to meet individual needs and abilities.

• Supporting pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional, or sensory challenges.

• Using positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and promote positive outcomes.

• Helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

• Encouraging pupils to build confidence, develop relationships, and participate in classroom activities.

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.

• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 3 months’ experience working with children with SEN in an educational or care setting.

• Is patient, empathetic, reliable, and passionate about supporting children’s development.

• Understands that every child has individual learning, communication, and emotional needs.

• Can remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can build positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

• Is flexible and able to adapt to changing classroom situations and individual pupil needs.

• Works effectively as part of a team and follows guidance from teaching and pastoral staff.

• Has a genuine commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

• Holds, or is willing to obtain where eligible, an Enhanced DBS check.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), or other additional learning needs would be advantageous.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, including full-time, part-time, regular and ad-hoc cover.

• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

• Industry-leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education-sector based via our Academize training platform.

• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.

• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here: https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be subject to a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.