SEN Primary Teaching Assistant in Nottingham

Are you patient, proactive and passionate about inclusive education? Can you adapt your approach to help a child feel understood? Would you like to make a difference during the morning school day? TeacherActive is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for morning cover at an inclusive primary school in NG9. The school believes that all children should have the opportunity to flourish. Staff combine high expectations with care, encouraging pupils to persevere, welcome challenges and feel confident enough to make mistakes.

You’ll help pupils with additional needs access learning, build independence and experience success within a school that values respect, empathy and positive relationships.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Support pupils with SEND during morning lessons and classroom routines.
• Adapt resources and explanations under the teacher’s direction.
• Break activities into manageable steps and encourage participation.
• Help pupils develop independence and positive relationships.
• Share observations with the class teacher and SEN team.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience supporting children with SEND in an educational setting.
• Patience, clear communication and a proactive attitude.
• An understanding that children need different approaches to succeed.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification is desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• An existing DBS registered with the Update Service.

Why work with TeacherActive?

• We get to know you as a person – your experience, strengths and the support roles you enjoy.
• We want to find the right fit – matching your skills with a school and role where you can make a difference.
• We understand that work needs to suit your life – we listen to your availability and preferences.
• We regularly check in – making sure you feel supported and hearing how your placement is going.
• You’ll have a dedicated consultant – someone you can contact with questions, feedback or concerns.
• Weekly pay through PAYE and access to professional development through MyProgression.

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.

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.