Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottingham
Job Type:Supply

We are currently seeking a resilient, enthusiastic, and dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join an alternative provision school in Nottingham, supporting secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs (SEN).This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may face barriers to learning and require additional educational, emotional, social, or behavioural support.

Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you will help pupils engage with their learning, develop positive relationships, improve their confidence, and build the skills needed for greater independence and future success.

The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable, and confident in supporting young people with a range of additional needs. Experience managing challenging behaviour and maintaining clear, consistent boundaries would be particularly beneficial in this setting.

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

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

• Assisting teachers in delivering accessible and engaging lessons across the curriculum.

• Supporting pupils with their academic work, helping them understand tasks and remain engaged in learning.

• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and appropriate social interaction.

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

• Implementing appropriate support strategies to help pupils manage challenges and develop independence.

• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques when required.

• Building professional and trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.

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

• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

• Supporting pupils’ personal development, confidence, and preparation for future education, training, or employment.

• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

We are looking for someone who:

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

• Is patient, resilient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young people’s development.

• Is confident working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience emotional difficulties.

• Has strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

• Understands the importance of consistency, clear boundaries, and positive behaviour support.

• Can adapt their approach to suit pupils with different learning styles and additional needs.

• Is proactive, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

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

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties, or other additional learning needs would be advantageous. Experience with in a secondary school, alternative provision, pupil referral unit (PRU), or specialist SEN setting would also be beneficial.

• 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,…