Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive school in Newark. The school provides a nurturing environment for pupils with additional needs, focusing on adaptive teaching, emotional wellbeing and…

Pay rate £95 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 August 2026

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About this job

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive school in Newark. The school provides a nurturing environment for pupils with additional needs, focusing on adaptive teaching, emotional wellbeing and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

The school is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis with an immediate start. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work between 8:30am and 4pm, supporting pupils through small group work, adaptive learning strategies and play-based learning, while also supporting personal care, behaviour regulation and Pre-Key Stage assessment within the classroom.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or 6 months plus relevant experience
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• Strong understanding of adaptive teaching and behaviour support strategies
• Experience supporting pupils with emotional regulation and personal care
• Knowledge of Pre-Key Stage assessment and differentiated learning approaches
• A patient, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude

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.

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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

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