Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Autism/ASD and SEMH in Mansfield provisions. The role starts day-to-day with potential long-term placements, focusing on enabling confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

Requirements include TA qualification (Level 2/3 desirable), experience with additional needs, ASD/SEMH, strong behaviour management and a patient, resilient approach. On-site, part-time contract with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or SEMH.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities and help pupils access their learning in a safe, supportive environment.
• Support pupils with ASD/SEMH and manage challenging behaviours.
• Contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere and effective teamwork.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

ASD/SEMH support experience

Behaviour management and communication

Patience and resilience

Adaptability to learning environments

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable)

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEND provisions across Mansfield who are looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant. These specialist settings support children and young people with Autism / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, providing tailored support to help pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The SEN Teaching Assistant will initially work on a day-to-day basis, with opportunities to secure long-term positions within local SEND provisions. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils with ASD and SEMH needs, assisting with classroom activities, managing challenging behaviours and helping students access their learning in a safe and supportive environment.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or SEMH
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different learning environments

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Sen Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £95 to £120 a day Hours: Part-time Location: NG18 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 12 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEND provisions across Mansfield who are looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant. These specialist settings support children and young people with Autism / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, providing tailored support to help pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The SEN Teaching Assistant will initially work on a day-to-day basis, with opportunities to secure long-term positions within local SEND provisions. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils with ASD and SEMH needs, assisting with classroom activities, managing challenging behaviours and helping students access their learning in a safe and supportive environment.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or SEMH
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different learning environments

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.