Teaching Assistant

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support our Trust partner secondary schools across Nottinghamshire.

About the Role

As an SEN TA in our mainstream Secondary schools, you will:

• Provide tailored support to children with a range of SEND needs
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver individual learning plans
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning attitudes
• Assist with interventions, small-group activities, and one-to-one support
• Contribute to progress assessments and daily reports where required

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (including autism, communication needs, learning difficulties, or SEMH)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, or similar (desirable) 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• An understanding of EHCPs and personalised support strategies
• A passion for helping children achieve their full potential
• Enhanced, Child Only DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
• A willingness to be part of a collaborative and caring school team

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a real difference in children’s lives
• Competitive pay depending on experience
• Flexible working hours (those with part-time availability, welcome to apply)

Our Partner Trust Schools, we are recruiting for:

• Ofsted rated 'Good' school in NG19
• Ofsted rated 'Good' school in NG5
• Ofsted rated 'Good' school in NG8
• Ofsted rated 'Good' school in NG2

We look forward to reviewing your applications.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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