SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistants Required – Multiple Locations across Nottinghamshire

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

We are currently working with a range of excellent SEND schools across multiple locations who are seeking committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams on a day-to-day, long-term, temp-to-perm, and permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in safe and supportive environments.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
• Assist with tailored learning activities based on individual needs
• Promote communication, emotional regulation, and independence
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience working with children or young people (SEND experience is highly desirable)
• A patient, caring, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What We Offer

As a leading education recruitment agency, we are committed to supporting your career development:

• Dedicated consultant support from application through to placement
• Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends and colleagues*

All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring full transparency with no hidden deductions or umbrella company fees.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

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.

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.