SEN Teaching Assistant

Surfleet Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Surfleet Primary School in Nottinghamshire is seeking a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant Grade 3 SCP6 to join us for 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week (39 weeks). This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2026 and offers an opportunity to support children with diverse educational needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support students in and out of the classroom, using regulation strategies, and will liaise with parents and external agencies as appropriate

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to learn and develop existing skills

Responsibilities

• Providing support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs
• Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school
• Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable
• Supporting with appropriate interventions
• Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students
• Act in accordance with school policies and safeguarding legislation

Skills

SEN experience

Regulation strategies

Strong English skills

Strong Maths skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Grade 3 SCP6 for 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), term time plus 1 week (total 39 weeks).

Fixed Term until 31/08/2026

We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible and experienced team player.

The successful candidate will be committed to helping children to succeed, have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative. Are confident in supporting children with regulation strategies, has an awareness of Pica and is comfortable working with children with this area of need.

Overview of the role of SEN Teaching Assistant:

Providing support to students in and out of the classroom

Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs

Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school

Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable

Supporting with appropriate interventions

Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students

We would love to hear from people who:

- Are confident in supporting children with regulation strategies (Essential)

- Has an awareness of Pica and is comfortable working with children with this area of need (Desirable)

Are passionate about education

Have strong English and Maths skills and be willing to learn and develop existing skills.

Promote a child’s development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social) whilst fostering growth, self-esteem and independence.

Would like the opportunity to support students outside of a mainstream environment

People who can uphold the school motto of Work Hard, Be Kind, Achieve

Would like the opportunity to progress within the school and obtain career focused professional qualifications

Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection, safeguarding and behaviour management

Keystone Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates prior to appointment, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974