SEND Teaching asssistant - day to day

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Referral scheme (up to £100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Mansfield to support students with SEND. The role involves assisting across daily bookings, delivering individual and group support, and helping learners access education while engaging positively within the school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff, have a valid DBS or willingness to obtain one, and demonstrate patience, resilience, and strong teamwork. On offer are market-rate pay and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• DBS check or willingness to obtain
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND
• Confidence working with students aged 16-25 with additional needs
• Patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable attitude

Responsibilities

• Support across day-to-day bookings and activities
• Provide individual and group support to students
• Help learners with SEND access education and engage in school life

Skills

DBS check

SEND experience

Ages 16-25

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Do you have experience supporting young people with a variety of SEND?

Are you patient, resilient and able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school based in Mansfield, supporting students with a variety of Special educational needs including PMLD, ASD, ADHD, MLS etc

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support across day-to-day bookings which is great fror pople who are looking for flexibility in their work. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with students and staff to provide individual and group support, helping learners with a range of SEND to access their education and engage positively within the school environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A valid DBS, or be willing to obtain the appropriate checks
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND
• Confidence working with students aged 16-25 with a variety of additional needs
• A patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible and adaptable attitude

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
• 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 one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.