Sen Primary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Arnold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses through My-Progression

Referral scheme - up to £100

Job summary

Teacher Active is seeking passionate SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Nottingham and surrounding areas. Roles range from day-to-day flexible supply to short-term and longer placements, offering variety and continuity.

You could provide 1:1 support or small-group assistance, working with pupils with SEN/SEMH needs such as SEMH, ASD and ADHD. A calm, patient, and resilient approach, plus strong behaviour management, are essential to help pupils regulate emotions and engage

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Experience within a school, SEN provision, alternative provision or similar setting
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being
• Flexibility and reliability when working across different settings

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support, working with small groups or supporting pupils within the classroom.
• You may work with pupils with needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, helping them regulate their emotions and engage with education.

Job description

Job Title: SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Nottingham & surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Opportunities Salary: £95 - £110 per day, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEN and SEMH needs?

Can you build positive relationships with pupils who may find mainstream education challenging?

Are you patient, resilient and confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation?

Teacher Active is looking to expand our pool of passionate and reliable SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Worksop and the surrounding areas.

We work with a range of mainstream schools, SEN provisions and alternative education settings, with regular opportunities for Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Opportunities can range from day-to-day flexible supply to short-term cover and longer-term placements, making this ideal for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking for either flexibility or consistent work.

As an SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, you could be providing 1:1 support, working with small groups or supporting pupils within the classroom. You may work with pupils with needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.

A key part of the role will be building trusting relationships with pupils, helping them regulate their emotions, engage positively with education and develop their confidence.

The successful SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Experience within a school, SEN provision, alternative provision or similar setting
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being
• Flexibility and reliability when working across different settings

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Access to a range of SEN, SEMH and mainstream settings across Worksop
• Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• 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 you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no unnecessary admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

About TeacherActive

Teacher Active is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availa