Sen Teaching Assistant

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