SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children with SEN feel understood and included?

Can you bring patience, positivity and commitment to every child’s learning journey?

Do you find reward in celebrating small steps and helping pupils grow in confidence?

TeacherActive is recruiting a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in NG24. We are looking for someone who takes time to understand each child and helps them feel confident, included and ready to learn. With opportunities to work around your availability, this role would suit an adaptable Teaching Assistant who builds positive relationships and brings enthusiasm and commitment to every classroom.

What does the role involve?

Supporting pupils with special educational needs individually or in small groups.
Helping pupils access learning through tailored activities and resources.
Building trusting relationships and encouraging independence.
Supporting communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Working with teachers and the SENCO to follow agreed support strategies.
Sharing observations about pupils’ progress and well-being.
Following safeguarding procedures and school policies.
The successful applicant will have:

Experience supporting children with SEN in an educational setting.
A patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
An understanding of how additional needs can affect learning.
Confidence adapting support to suit individual pupils.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, desirable.
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

Competitive rates of pay.
Weekly pay through PAYE.
Support from a dedicated education consultant.
Access to training and development through My-Progression.
Opportunities to develop your SEN skills across different settings.
Help finding roles that suit your strengths and availability.
To find out more information contact Natasha Turner at or call (phone number removed).

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks 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