SEN Teaching Assistant

Academy Transformation Trust; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newark on Trent is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students and improve their wellbeing. Responsibilities include working with students aged 11-16, enhancing learning through collaboration, and supporting social-emotional development. The ideal candidate will have a GCSE in English and Maths and a dedication to working with students with special educational needs. This role offers professional development opportunities and benefits like shopping discounts and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefits: shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working available

Qualifications

• Experience working with the 11–16 age group.
• Commitment to supporting students with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with special educational needs (age 11–16).
• Support students who are hard to reach and may have attendance difficulties.
• Assist in developing pupils’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance pupils’ learning.

Skills

Support students with special educational needs

Collaboration with teaching staff

Enhancing pupils’ learning

Education

GCSE grade 4/C+ in English and Maths

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

• 37 hours per week, Term Time only
• NJC pt 8 – 14 (£23,071 – £25,407 per annum, actual salary paid)
• Required ASAP

"Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice." — Jim Collins

The Dukeries Academy is seeking a self‑motivated and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support identified vulnerable students, improve their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing, and increase their academic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with students with special educational needs (age 11–16).
• Support students who are hard to reach and may have attendance difficulties.
• Assist in developing pupils’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance pupils’ learning.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C+ in a range of subjects including English and Maths.
• Experience working with the 11–16 age group.
• Commitment to supporting students with SEN.

Benefits & Development

• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee benefits: shopping discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym scheme, cinema tickets, employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working available.

Application Details

Closing date: 09:00 am, Monday 08 December 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Contact the academy on 01623 860545. A successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, with online searches carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer.