SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location:

Mansfield
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? Teacher Active is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive SEND school in the Mansfield area. The school provides a calm, nurturing environment for children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and complex learning needs — and they are now looking for a compassionate, dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills as a Teaching Assistant while making a real difference in pupils’ lives every day.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND

Assisting with tailored learning activities guided by EHCPs

Promoting confidence, independence and positive behaviour

Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals

Helping to maintain a safe, engaging and supportive classroom environment

Temp-to-perm opportunity available for the right person

✅ We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (Autism, ADHD or complex needs)

Are patient, caring and resilient

Communicate clearly and enjoy working as part of a team

Understand safeguarding and child protection expectations

Have school or specialist-setting experience (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Receive as a Teaching Assistant with Teacher Active:

Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Competitive PAYE pay — no hidden costs or admin fees

Up to £100 referral bonus for recommending another TA or education professional (T&Cs apply)

24/7 support from our experienced team

If you’re ready to take the next step in your TA career and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Apply today and let’s make a difference together!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services