Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottingham
School: Alternative Provision School
Job Type:Supply

We are seeking a patient, caring, and dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join an alternative provision school in Nottingham, supporting primary-aged pupils with special educational needs (SEN).This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning activities and engage positively with their education. As this is an alternative provision setting, pupils may also present with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, so a calm, adaptable, and supportive approach is essential.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months’ experience working with children with SEN in either an educational or care setting.

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with special educational needs.

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and inclusive learning activities.

• Helping pupils develop their communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence.

• Adapting learning activities and resources to meet individual needs and abilities.

• Supporting pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional, or sensory challenges.

• Using positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and promote positive outcomes.

• Helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

• Encouraging pupils to build confidence, develop relationships, and participate in classroom activities.

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.

• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 3 months’ experience working with children with SEN in an educational or care setting.

• Is patient, empathetic, reliable, and passionate about supporting children’s development.

• Understands that every child has individual learning, communication, and emotional needs.

• Can remain calm and professional when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can build positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

• Is flexible and able to adapt to changing classroom situations and individual pupil needs.

• Works effectively as part of a team and follows guidance from teaching and pastoral staff.

• Has a genuine commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

• Holds, or is willing to obtain where eligible, an Enhanced DBS check.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), or other additional learning needs would be advantageous.

• Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, including full-time, part-time, regular and ad-hoc cover.

• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

• Industry-leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education-sector based via our Academize training platform.

• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.

• Additional earning opportunities via our…