Job Description
Are you a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant who thrives on helping children overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?
Do you have experience supporting children with challenging behaviours and the confidence to turn difficult moments into positive learning opportunities?
Are you patient, resilient and ready to make a real difference to a child''s school experience?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Mansfield, NG17, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and creating a safe, structured learning environment where pupils with additional needs can develop their confidence and independence.
The school is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from January 2027 until July 2027, working within Key Stage 1 / KS1. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil who displays challenging behaviours, using positive behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques and engaging learning activities to encourage participation, develop social skills and support progress within the classroom.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
Experience supporting children with SEND within a mainstream primary school
Experience providing 1:1 support to pupils who display challenging behaviours
Strong knowledge of positive behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
Confidence adapting learning activities to meet individual needs and encourage pupil engagement
A patient, resilient and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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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.
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