Sen Teaching Assistant

Location:

Nottingham & surrounding areas

Start Date:

ASAP / Ongoing Opportunities

Salary: £95-£110 per day, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to build positive relationships with pupils who may find mainstream education challenging?

Are you looking for flexible or longer-term opportunities where you can make a real difference to pupils' lives?

Teacher Active is looking to expand our pool of passionate and reliable SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

We work with mainstream schools, SEN provisions and alternative education settings, with regular opportunities for Teaching Assistants experienced in supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Opportunities range from flexible day-to-day supply to short-term cover and longer-term placements, making this an ideal opportunity whether you're looking for flexibility or more consistent work.

As an SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, you could be providing 1:1 support, working with small groups or supporting pupils within the classroom. You may work with pupils with needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties and behaviours that require additional support.

A key part of the role will be building trusting relationships with pupils, supporting emotional regulation, encouraging positive engagement with education and helping children develop their confidence and independence.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Experience with in a school, SEN provision, alternative provision or similar setting.
• Confidence supporting pupils with behaviour that may present challenges
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being
• Flexibility and reliability when working across different settings

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Access to a range of SEN, SEMH and mainstream settings across Nottingham
• Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme - receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Teacher Active 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.

Teacher Active 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, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.