Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 11,070 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant in Nottingham for a September 2026 start. The role supports children and young people with additional needs and requires a patient, adaptable approach with strong communication skills.

You will work with pupils with SEND, including those with Autism/ASD and SEMH, to help them achieve their goals, while maintaining safeguarding and DBS compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A good understanding of Autism / ASD, SEMH, learning difficulties and additional needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to support pupils with challenging behaviours where required
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their goals

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottingham

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £92.63 - £100 a day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A good understanding of Autism / ASD, SEMH, learning difficulties and additional needs
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to support pupils with challenging behaviours where required
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their goals

What We Offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme – Terms and Conditions apply
• 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)

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.