SEND Teaching Assistant

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK

Pay: £300–£600 per week (dependent on experience)
Location: Nottingham

About The School

Connex Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Nottingham that is recognised for its strong SEND provision and nurturing ethos. This is a setting where student wellbeing is prioritised alongside academic progress, and where every young person is supported to reach their full potential.

The school provides a calm, structured environment with clear routines and consistent expectations. Classrooms are well-resourced and thoughtfully organised to support students with additional needs, including dedicated intervention spaces and breakout areas.

Leadership are highly visible and supportive, fostering a collaborative culture where staff feel valued and encouraged to develop professionally. The SEND department is well-established, with strong systems in place to ensure meaningful, personalised support for students.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a genuine difference in young people’s lives within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to support students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, ADHD, and learning difficulties.

You will provide both in-class and targeted intervention support, helping students access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Assisting with differentiated and adapted learning materials
• Encouraging independence and engagement
• Promoting a safe, positive, and structured learning environment
• Supporting students’ academic and personal development

Why This School Stands Out

• Inclusive and nurturing ethos
• Strong and well-supported SEND department
• Clear behaviour systems and structured routines
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Positive and collaborative staff culture
• Focus on professional growth and development

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will:

• Have experience working with young people or individuals with SEND
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be adaptable and proactive
• Have good organisational skills
• Be able to commute to Nottingham and surrounding areas

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to work in a school where inclusion is truly embedded, this could be the perfect opportunity.

All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

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.