SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant (TA)

GSL Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant in Nottingham to provide support for children with special educational needs in Key Stage 1. The ideal candidate should have experience in educational settings and be patient and empathetic. This role offers competitive pay rates and flexible working opportunities while emphasizing safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Support from experienced education consultants

Access to free training and CPD opportunities

Flexible work that suits your schedule

Qualifications

• Calm, empathetic, and patient approach to support.
• Ability to encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to individual pupils and small groups.
• Help implement and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and break times.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or care setting

Understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum and early learning development

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

Full, up-to-date CV

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GSL Education

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Nottingham
Pay Rate: £90 – £110+ per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time

Are you a patient and caring individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND KS1 TA to provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils in Key Stage 1 with special educational needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on helping young learners build confidence, independence, and academic progress.

Role Overview:

As a SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the school SENCO to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will be instrumental in creating a positive, inclusive classroom where all children can access the curriculum and thrive.

Responsibilities as a SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant:

• Deliver tailored support to individual pupils and small groups.
• Help implement and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and break times.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation using effective strategies.
• Promote the development of communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Liaise regularly with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to to monitor pupil progress.

Requirements for the SEND KS1 TA role:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or care setting.
• Understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum and early learning development.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to support.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any gaps in employment in the last 10 years.

Why GSL Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Support from experienced education consultants.
• Access to free training and CPD opportunities.
• Flexible work that suits your schedule.
• Ethical, honest, and professional recruitment practices.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact as a SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant, click ‘apply now’ and submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will contact you to discuss your application further.