SEN Teaching Assistant

Leader Recruitment Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Therapeutic Education Service as a SEN Teaching Assistant in North Nottinghamshire, where you will support students with special educational needs through tailored educational programs. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of learners in a supportive educational environment, alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive employee benefits, including a well-being app

Access to a Blue Light discount card

Life assurance

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience in a SEND environment or similar educational setting.
• Demonstrates a committed and passionate approach to supporting students with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support learners, providing both classroom support and home tuition.
• Prepare learning materials and contribute to achieving learning objectives.

Skills

Passion for SEND

Behavioural Management

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: North Nottinghamshire

Salary: £24.5K-£26K Depending on experience and Qualifications

Start Date: September 2025

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant at a Leading Therapeutic Education Service in North Nottinghamshire

Leader Group is thrilled to partner with a renowned Therapeutic Education Service provider to recruit passionate Teaching Assistants. We have an exceptional opportunity available in North Nottinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor, Support, inspire: Work closely with learners, providing curriculum-based support both in the classroom and through home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities.
• Prepare and Deliver: Assist in preparing learning materials and contribute to achieving learning objectives, with a strong emphasis on behavioural management.
• Track Progress: Maintain daily reports on learner's progress and address any barriers to learning.
• Engage with Families: Regularly communicate and interact with parents and caregivers to ensure a holistic approach to education.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for SEND: Demonstrates a committed and passionate approach to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience: A minimum of two year's experience in a SEND environment or similar educational setting.
• Qualifications: A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including a well-being app and various discounts
• Life assurance

About the School:

The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between KS3 and KS4. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental well-being needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

We welcome school tours as part of the interview process.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references, and online searches to safeguard our young people. This post is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.