Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Certificates

Referral scheme £100

Market leading pay

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional needs in Nottingham provision. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, assisting with tailored activities and collaborating with teachers to drive positive engagement.

The ideal candidate is patient, adaptable, and comfortable in specialist educational environments, with opportunities for long-term progression for the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Patient, resilient and flexible in education settings.
• Experience in education, SEND or care settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with tailored learning activities.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to promote engagement.

Skills

SEND experience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patient and adaptable

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of specialist SEND provisions across Nottingham that support students with a wide range of additional needs. These settings provide structured, nurturing environments where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and positive relationships alongside their academic learning.

We are looking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant on a day-to-day basis from September, with long-term opportunities available for the right SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support students on a one-to-one and small group basis, assist with tailored learning activities, and work closely with teachers and support staff to promote positive engagement. This SEND Teaching Assistant role is suited to someone who is patient, adaptable, and confident working within specialist educational environments.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A patient, resilient, and flexible approach
• Experience within an education, SEND, or care setting
• A proactive attitude towards supporting learning and development

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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.

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.