Location: Mansfield, Nottingham
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a warm and supportive SEND school in Mansfield. This school creates a safe, nurturing environment for children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and complex learning needs — and they’re now looking for a caring and dedicated teaching assistant to join their team.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow their career as a teaching assistant while helping pupils learn, feel valued and achieve their potential every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant:
Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assisting with personalised learning activities based on EHCPs
Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviour
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapy staff
Helping create a calm, engaging and safe classroom environment
Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right teaching assistant
✅ We’d Love to Hear from You If You:
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (Autism, ADHD or complex needs)
Are patient, kind and resilient in your approach
Communicate well and enjoy being part of a team
Understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Have worked in a school or special provision (ideal but not essential)
What You’ll Receive as a Teaching Assistant with TeacherActive:
A friendly, dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
Free training and CPD via our My-Progression platform
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Competitive pay through PAYE — no hidden fees or admin charges
Referral bonus of up to £100 when you recommend another teaching assistant or educator (T&Cs apply)
24/7 support from our passionate and experienced team
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a teaching assistant and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.
✨ Apply today and let’s make a difference together!
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services