Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Basford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is assisting a mainstream Primary School in Basford to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The role provides 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with high SEND needs, including sensory breaks and learning activities adapted to individual needs.

The position is full-time and long-term, running Monday to Friday from ASAP until July 2027. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support for the pupil's learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.
• Proven 1:1 support experience in a school environment.
• Confidence supporting sensory needs and regulation strategies.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with high SEND needs.
• Facilitate sensory breaks and regulate classroom transitions.
• Support learning outside the classroom and adapt activities to needs.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure consistency.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

sensory needs support

team collaboration

patience & adaptability

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with high SEND needs?

Do you have the patience and adaptability to provide effective 1:1 support to a pupil in Year 5?

Are you confident supporting sensory breaks and delivering learning outside of the classroom when required?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive mainstream Primary School in Basford. The school provides a welcoming environment with a strong staff team in place to ensure pupils with additional needs receive consistent and effective support.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working Monday to Friday. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with high SEND needs, including facilitating sensory breaks, supporting learning outside of the classroom and adapting activities to meet the pupil's individual needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience providing 1:1 support within a school setting
• Confidence supporting sensory needs and regulation strategies
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• The ability to work effectively alongside teaching and support staff

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.

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.