SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: NG3, Nottingham

Salary / Pay Rate: £93 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, term time only (temporary with potential to become permanent)

Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a school based in the NG3 area of Nottingham. The role will involve supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, both in the classroom and through targeted small group or 1:1 support.

You will be working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to help pupils access learning and stay engaged in school routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and 1:1 support for pupils with SEN
• Assist with learning activities and adapt resources where needed
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour and social interaction
• Help maintain a structured and calm learning environment
• Work alongside teachers to follow individual support plans
• Monitor pupil progress and feed back to staff where appropriate
• Encourage independence and confidence in pupils

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience preferred)
• Understanding of SEN needs such as autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties
• A patient and consistent approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to support different age groups and needs
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What’s on Offer

• Support from experienced SEN and pastoral staff
• Opportunity to gain further experience in specialist education needs
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A consistent weekday schedule during term time
• Chance to build experience in a well-established school setting

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance.

How to Apply

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in NG3, please submit your CV to this advert or email to

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

13-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English