SEND Teaching Assistant - Full time/Part time roles Sept 2025

PK Education; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in North Nottinghamshire to support students with complex needs. This role involves close collaboration with teachers to deliver personalized learning and care. Candidates should demonstrate patience and effective communication. Opportunities for flexible working and professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working hours

Free CPD training and development

£100 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND schools, care settings, or mainstream education.
• Ability to work with children or adults with complex physical or emotional needs.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of complex needs.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver personalised care.
• Promote emotional regulation and independence.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Overview

Location: North Nottinghamshire

Contract Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and role)

Agency: PK Education

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning and care
• Support pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges, and medical needs
• Use specialist equipment and strategies to support physical needs (full training provided)
• Promote emotional regulation, social interaction, and independence
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff
• Help create a calm, safe, and encouraging learning environment

Whether you re looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, this school offers a supportive and collaborative setting with a focus on professional development.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• SEND schools, alternative provisions, care settings, or mainstream education
• Working with children or adults with complex physical or emotional needs
• Using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches
• Providing personal care and physical support (experience helpful but not essential)

You must:

• Be patient, resilient, and committed to making a positive impact
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be willing to undertake training and support school values
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why Work with PK Education?

• Dedicated SEND consultants who understand your goals
• Competitive daily pay paid weekly via PAYE or umbrella
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Free CPD training and development opportunities
• Supportive and transparent recruitment process
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Apply Today

Start Changing Lives This September

Whether you re an experienced SEND practitioner or looking to take the next step into special needs education, PK Education will support you every step of the way.

To apply, send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to our Nottingham team.