SEND Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

OFG Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant at Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield. The role supports students with additional needs across classrooms and the wider school, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to deliver engaging activities, monitor progress and foster a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Start: November 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for supporting students with SEND.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Ability to adapt support to individual needs.
• Ability to record and communicate student progress and wellbeing.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, autism, SEMH or other needs would be beneficial.
• Enthusiasm, empathy and a genuine desire to help young people grow in confidence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students individually and in small groups to achieve learning goals.
• Encouraging literacy, numeracy, communication and independence.
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and preparing resources.
• Supporting reading interventions and programmes that help students build confidence.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and helping students make positive choices.
• Collaborating with teaching, therapy and pastoral teams for integrated support.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and behaviour.
• Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Supervising students during breaktimes to maintain a safe environment.
• Building positive relationships with families and external professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

SEND support

Relationship building

Organisation

Literacy/ Numeracy/ IT

Adaptive support

Progress recording

UK Driving Licence

SEND/SEMH experience

Enthusiasm & empathy

Job description

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: November 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference every day.

Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues, you will support students with additional needs both in the classroom and across the wider school community. You will play an important role in helping students develop academically, socially and emotionally, building their confidence, independence and life skills while celebrating every achievement.

You will support learning activities, encourage positive behaviour, and help students develop the skills they need to succeed both in education and beyond. By creating positive relationships and providing consistent encouragement, you will help ensure every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting students on an individual and small-group basis to achieve their learning goals.
• Encouraging the development of literacy, numeracy, communication and independence skills.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and preparing learning resources.
• Supporting reading interventions and programmes that help students build confidence and enjoyment in reading.
• Promoting students' emotional wellbeing, personal development and engagement in learning.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and helping students make positive choices.
• Working collaboratively with teaching, therapy and pastoral teams to provide integrated support.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, achievements and behaviour.
• Supporting educational visits, enrichment activities and wider learning experiences.
• Supervising students during breaktimes and social periods to help maintain a positive and safe environment.
• Building positive relationships with families, carers and external professionals where appropriate.
• Contributing to a nurturing and inclusive school culture where every student can succeed.

About You

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• The ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• The confidence to support learning activities and adapt support to individual needs.
• The ability to accurately record and communicate student progress and wellbeing.
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience supporting students with SEND, autism, SEMH needs or other additional needs would be beneficial.
• Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, empathy and a genuine desire to help young people grow in confidence, develop new skills and achieve success.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Westbourne School provides specialist education for students aged 8-18 across two sites. We offer a broad, balanced and personalised curriculum that combines academic and vocational learning with life skills, personal development and enrichment, supporting each student to build confidence, independence and the skills they need for their future.

As a teacher at Westbourne, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, purposeful learning. You will adapt your teaching to meet the individual needs, abilities and aspi