SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Nottinghamshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive – PAYE

Connex Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive primary school in Nottinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant or experienced classroom support worker with a genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils with additional needs both within the classroom and, where appropriate, through individual or small-group interventions.

Responsibilities may include:

• 1:1 pupil support
• Small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils with SEND
• Helping children access the primary curriculum
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting positive behaviour
• Working alongside class teachers and the wider SEND team

Experience We’re Looking For

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEN or SEND support
• Primary schools
• Teaching Assistant roles
• 1:1 pupil support
• Behaviour support
• Learning support
• Mainstream education

The successful candidate will be calm, patient, resilient and confident building positive relationships with children.

Getting Here

The school is based in Nottinghamshire and is accessible from Mansfield, Newark, Southwell, Ollerton, Rainworth and surrounding areas.

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• FREE Academize CPD
• Dedicated education consultant
• Regular support throughout your placement
• Access to further education and SEN opportunities

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new SEN opportunity this September, we’d love to hear from you.

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks.

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.