SEN Support Teaching Assistant — Empower Independence

Djanogly Sherwood Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Djanogly Sherwood Academy in Nottingham seeks a caring Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. You will provide personal care, assist with physical and emotional wellbeing, and help pupils access learning safely and with dignity within a supportive school environment.

You will work closely with teaching and SEN staff, promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure each pupil’s comfort, safety and progress

Qualifications

• Provide personal care and wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support personal hygiene, mobility and medical/physical needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning safely and with dignity.
• Work closely with teaching and SEN staff and external professionals.
• Assist with emotional regulation and daily routines within the classroom.

Skills

Personal care

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Emotional wellbeing

Job description

Djanogly Sherwood Academy in Nottingham seeks a caring Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. You will provide personal care, assist with physical and emotional wellbeing, and help pupils access learning safely and with dignity within a supportive school environment.

You will work closely with teaching and SEN staff, promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure each pupil’s comfort, safety and progress