Staff for Education are working in partnership with an Alternative Provision in the Nottingham area and we are recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to start after Easter in April 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position until at least the end of the academic year, due to increased needs within the setting.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Working closely with pupils on a 1-2-1 basis and in small groups to support their academic, social, and emotional development
• Adapting resources and activities to ensure accessibility for all learners
• Supporting behaviour management and promoting a positive learning environment
• Assisting with monitoring and recording pupil progress and feeding back to the class teacher
• Building positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and wellbeing
To be successful for the role, you will:
• Have a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience
• Have experience working with pupils with SEND (ideally within Alternative Provision, Primary, or Secondary settings)
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing approach
• Be resilient, patient, and committed to supporting young people with additional needs
Staff for Education are a specialist recruitment agency based in the heart of Mansfield, specialising in connecting exceptional staff with schools and educational settings across the East Midlands.
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