Sen Teaching Assistant in Nottingham

Make a difference every day. Support, encourage and empower young people to thrive.

A fantastic opportunity is available for caring, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming school community within Flying High Trust via Connex Education.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, including those who require support with personal care, communication, independence and everyday routines.

About the role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide vital support both inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils to feel safe, valued, respected and confident.

The role may include supporting pupils with:

Personal care and hygiene

• Toileting, changing and other personal-care routines
• Dressing and maintaining personal dignity
• Mealtimes and supporting individual dietary needs
• Emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Communication and interaction
• Mobility and physical support where required
• Developing independence and life skills
• Accessing learning and classroom activities
• Building confidence and positive relationships

Personal care is an important part of the role, so we’re looking for people who can provide this support with kindness, patience, discretion and respect for every pupil’s dignity.

Who are we looking for?

We’d love to hear from people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Comfortable providing personal-care support
• Respectful of privacy and individual dignity
• Calm and reassuring
• Reliable and consistent
• Passionate about helping children become more independent
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• A strong team player
• Keen to learn and develop their SEN skills

This role will involve personal care.

Previous experience in SEN, personal care, healthcare, childcare, support work or education would be beneficial, but most importantly, we’re looking for people with the right attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

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 is committed to creating inclusive, nurturing environments where every child is supported to achieve their potential, develop independence and flourish.

Easy to access – Nottinghamshire

By car: Convenient road links provide easy access from surrounding Nottinghamshire communities.

By bus: Local bus services connect the area with nearby towns and villages.

By train: Nearby railway connections provide options for applicants travelling from further afield, with local bus and taxi links available.

Based in Nottinghamshire

Why join us?

Make a meaningful difference to a young person’s everyday life

Develop valuable SEN experience

Support pupils with their personal care and independence

Work alongside a dedicated and supportive team

Develop your skills and career

Help children feel confident, included and empowered

Sometimes the smallest moments make the biggest difference.

Whether it’s helping a child become more independent, supporting them through their daily routine, or simply being the person they trust — your care can make a lasting impact.

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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