SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have experience working with the UK curriculum? Would you like to work flexibly in a welcoming and inclusive school environment? TeacherActive…

Pay rate £95 – £105/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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About this job

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Do you have experience working with the UK curriculum?
Would you like to work flexibly in a welcoming and inclusive school environment?

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to provide supply cover at a friendly primary school in the NG9 area.

The school fosters a positive, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued, heard and encouraged to embrace new challenges. Staff collaborate closely to celebrate achievements, promote responsible choices and support every child in reaching their full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN
Assisting pupils in accessing lessons and the UK curriculum
Supporting children’s emotional regulation and social development
Adapting activities to meet individual learning needs
Promoting positive behaviour and fostering an inclusive classroom atmosphere
Collaborating closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
Following safeguarding, health and safety, and allergy procedures
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children with SEN
Previous experience within a UK school or educational setting
A sound understanding of the UK curriculum
A patient, caring and adaptable approach
Strong knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities
Awareness of allergies and Benedict’s Law
An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service
Two suitable references covering the last six months
Working with TeacherActive offers:

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible work tailored to your availability
Access to free CPD courses via My-Progression
Support from a dedicated education consultant
PAYE payments with no administration fees
Opportunities across a variety of local schools
To apply, please contact Natasha Turner today:

Email:
Telephone: (phone number removed)

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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