Supply SEND Teaching assistant

Are you passionate about helping children with SEND reach their potential?

Do you bring patience, empathy and a positive approach to every school day?

Are you looking for flexible work in specialist SEND schools?

Teacher Active is recruiting Supply SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across SEND schools in Mansfield.

Whether you are looking to broaden your experience or find work that fits around your availability, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You will support children with a range of additional needs, adapting your approach to help each pupil feel safe, included and ready to learn.

• Providing individual and small-group support.
• Helping pupils access activities suited to their learning needs.
• Supporting communication, social skills and independence.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and supporting emotional regulation.
• Working closely with teachers and support staff.
• Assisting with personal care where required.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Confidence building relationships with pupils and staff.
• An understanding of different learning and communication needs.
• A relevant qualification or practical experience.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

• Competitive pay, paid weekly through PAYE.
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.
• Support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to training and CPD through My-Progression.
• Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEND settings

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.

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