SEND Teaching assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£92.63 to £100 a day
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	NG24
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottinghamshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £92.63 - £100 a day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Are you passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, independence and achieve their full potential?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability to thrive within a specialist SEND environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with the fantastic SEND School in Newark that are dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The schools are looking for passionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support them for both day to day and long term supply.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism / ASD, learning difficulties, communication needs, PMLD and SEMH, working closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support, deliver interventions and encourage positive engagement in learning.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• A good understanding of a variety of SEND

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to support pupils with challenging behaviours where required

• A patient, caring and adaptable approach

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their goals

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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