Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant with a heavy emphasis on behaviour management.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming school community within Flying High Trust via Connex Education.
If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs, social and emotional needs, and behavioural challenges, we’d love to hear from you!
About the role
As an SEN & Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you’ll help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive.
You could be supporting pupils with:
- Emotional regulation and wellbeing
- Communication and social interaction
- Positive behaviour and engagement
- Accessing learning and developing independence
- Building positive relationships
- Managing challenges and developing coping strategies
Your calm, consistent and compassionate approach could make a huge difference to a young person’s day — and their future.
We’re looking for people who are:
- Patient, calm and compassionate
- Resilient and confident supporting challenging behaviour
- Passionate about helping children succeed
- Able to build positive, trusting relationships
- Consistent and encouraging
- A great team player
- Keen to develop their SEN and behaviour-support skills
Experience in SEN, SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, care or education would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and genuine commitment to supporting young people are equally important.
About Flying High Trust
Flying High Trust is a family of schools across Nottinghamshire, working collaboratively to provide excellent education and opportunities for children and young people.
The Trust places a strong emphasis on children, community, collaboration and creating environments where every pupil can flourish.
Easy to access – Nottinghamshire
By car: Convenient road connections make the area accessible from surrounding Nottinghamshire towns and villages.
By bus: Local bus services provide links to nearby communities.
By train: Nearby railway stations offer options for applicants travelling from further afield, with local bus and taxi connections available.
Based in Nottinghamshire
Why join us?
- Make a genuine difference every day
- Gain valuable SEN & behaviour experience
- Work alongside experienced education professionals
- Develop your skills and career
- Help young people overcome barriers to learning
- Become part of a supportive school community
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Sen Teaching Assistant in Newark on Trent employer: Connex Education Partnership
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Yardley Wood, where your expertise as a Qualified SENCO will be valued and impactful. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within the education sector. With competitive pay and a commitment to staff well-being, this is an ideal environment for passionate educators looking to make a difference.
Contact Details:
Connex Education Partnership Recruitment Team
