SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Specialist School in Nottingham
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Location: Nottingham
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Are you an enthusiastic and proactive individual looking to support young people with additional needs? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist academy in Nottingham to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), and associated communication difficulties.
This is a full-time role (5 days a week) with a temp-to-perm opportunity, giving you time to build strong relationships and secure a long-term role within a supportive and structured setting.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who require additional guidance to engage with learning and manage their emotions within the classroom. The school offers a structured and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on behaviour support, routine, and personalised learning approaches.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
* Helping deliver tailored learning activities and interventions
* Building positive relationships to support engagement and trust
* Promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
* Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
About You
* Have experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
* Be resilient, calm, and consistent in your approach
* Be confident managing challenging behaviour
* Have strong communication and teamwork skills
* Have a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
* Hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
* A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
* Access to CPD and training opportunities, including behaviour and SEN-focused development
* Competitive daily rates
* Opportunity to secure a permanent role
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