Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is proud to partner with a mainstream junior school in Long Eaton to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant. The role is part-time, mornings 8:30am–12:30pm, supporting a Year 3 pupil with severe autism/ASD in a 1:1 capacity and helping him access learning.

You will join a supportive team and contribute to consistent behaviour management and student engagement during the morning sessions. Prior experience with SEN, autism/ASD, and challenging behaviours is essential; patience and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience supporting children with autism/ASD.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience providing 1:1 support within an education setting.
• Patient, resilient and calm approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with severe autism/ ASD.
• Help pupil access learning and stay engaged during morning sessions.
• Support classroom routines and assist with behaviour management.
• Monitor progress and communicate with school staff as needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism/ASD support

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Calm, patient approach

Communication skills

Job description

Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream junior school in Long Eaton who are looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant. The school provides a mainstream learning environment and is seeking an experienced member of support staff who can provide consistent, individualised support to a pupil with additional needs.

The school is looking to take on an SEN Teaching Assistant on a part‑time, long‑term basis, starting ASAP and continuing until July 2027, working mornings from 8:30am until 12:30pm. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to a Year 3 boy with severe autism / ASD and challenging behaviours, helping him access learning, manage his behaviour and remain engaged throughout the school morning.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs / SEN
• Experience supporting children with autism / ASD
• Experience managing challenging behaviours
• Experience providing 1:1 support within an education setting
• A patient, resilient and calm approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

In return, you can expect:

• 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.

Salary and Working Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £16 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: NG10 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 24 Sept 2026 Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.