Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School
Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities | East Midlands

Education Personnel, a leading education recruitment provider in the East Midlands, is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a highly regarded specialist SEN school in the Nottingham area.

These roles offer a mix of long-term placements and flexible working options, making them ideal for experienced SEN TAs seeking stability, variety, or work-life balance within a supportive and well-structured environment.

The Role

• Supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, complex needs, and communication difficulties

• Working on a 1:1 basis or in small groups

• Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and personal development

• Assisting with behaviour support and positive routines

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff

The School Environment

• A well-established specialist SEN setting with a strong reputation for inclusive practice

• Excellent staff-to-pupil ratios and well-resourced classrooms

• A calm, nurturing environment with clear behaviour and support strategies

• Strong leadership and a genuinely supportive staff culture

• A focus on staff wellbeing, training, and professional development

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly within specialist or mainstream settings

• Be patient, resilient, and relationship-focused

• Have a strong understanding of behaviour support and inclusive practice

• Be adaptable and confident working with different age groups and needs

• Be committed to making a positive impact on pupils’ lives

Requirements:

• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role (desirable)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Willingness to register with Education Personnel

• Availability for flexible or long-term work

Why Work Through Education Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay

• Flexible working to suit your availability

• Long-term placement opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to specialist SEN and mainstream settings across the East Midlands

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-quality SEN environment where staff are valued and pupils are supported to thrive.

Apply today through Education Personnel to find out more.