Special educational needs support assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses via My-Progression

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply work at a specialist school in Newark (NG24). You will support pupils aged 3 to 18 with complex needs and adapt to different classroom environments to help each learner progress.

The role requires a Child and Adult DBS or willingness to apply, plus a TA qualification or equivalent SEND experience. We offer 24/7 consultant support, CPD via My-Progression, and market-leading pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Proven ability to adapt to varied classroom environments
• Strong communication and patience in interactions with pupils
• Ability to support personal care when required

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs across age 3–18
• Adapt to different classrooms and activities for day-to-day bookings
• Assist with personal care where needed
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

Clear communication

Flexibility

Patience

Education

TA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Special educational needs support assistant

Do you have extensive experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Are you a patient, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential?

Are you flexible and available for day-to-day supply bookings within a specialist school setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school based in Newark, providing education and care for pupils aged 3 to 18 with a wide range of complex needs. The school offers purpose-built facilities and adopts an ethos focused on developing confidence, resilience and essential life skills, ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply bookings, supporting pupils with complex learning needs across different age groups. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be expected to adapt to different classroom environments, support individual learning and development, assist with personal care where required and work closely with teaching staff to provide a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Child and Adult DBS or willingness to apply for one
• relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Extensive experience working with children and young people with complex needs within a specialist school or SEND provision
• A strong understanding of SEND, including supporting pupils with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs
• Experience implementing individual learning strategies and supporting positive behaviour management
• Excellent communication skills, patience and a caring, nurturing approach
• Flexibility and reliability, with the ability to accept day-to-day bookings and adapt to different pupils' needs

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
• Flexibility to choose when you work
• 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.

About TeacherActive

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Special educational needs support assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £92.63 to £100 a day Hours: Part-time Location: NG24 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

Summary

Do you have extensive experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Are you a patient, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential?

Are you flexible and available for day-to-day supply bookings within a specialist school setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school based in Newark, providing education and care for pupils aged 3 to 18 with a wide range of complex needs. The school offers purpose-built facilities and adopts an ethos focused on developing confidence, resilience and essential life skills, ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply bookings, supporting pupils with complex learning needs across different age groups. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be expected to adapt to different classroom environments, support individual learning and development, assist with personal care where required and work closely with teaching staff to provide a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Child and Adult DBS or willingness to apply for one
• relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Extensive experience working with children and young people with complex needs within a specialist school or SEND provision
• A strong understanding of SEND, including supporting pupils with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs
• Experience implementing individual learning strategies and supporting positive behaviour management
• Excellent communication skills, patience and a caring, nurturing approach
• Flexibility and reliability, with the ability to accept day-to-day bookings and adapt to different pupils' needs

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
• Flexibility to choose when you work
• 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.

About TeacherActive

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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