Connex - Nottingham
SEN Teaching Assistant – Mansfield
Pay: £350 – £650 per week
Location: Mansfield and surrounding areas
Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Connex Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Mansfield to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity offering both part-time and full-time work to suit your availability.
About the School
The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. With a strong focus on inclusion, staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils with Special Educational Needs receive the tailored support they require to succeed both academically and socially. As part of a wider trust, the school offers stability and professional development opportunities for support staff.
Assignment Details
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. You will help adapt learning materials, implement EHCP targets, and provide emotional and behavioural support where required.
Start dates are staggered, and once compliance checks are complete, work is available immediately. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work part-time or full-time depending on your availability.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
- Competitive pay rates (£350–£650 per week)
- PAYE, paid weekly
- Free access to the Classroom Teacher Toolkit (over 70 training and development courses)
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for the modern classroom
- Career progression opportunities, including funded formal qualifications
- Dedicated skills development manager to support your career goals
Person Specification – SEN Teaching Assistant
- Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
- Understanding of EHCPs and differentiated learning approaches
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable
- Able to commute to Mansfield and surrounding areas
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and would like to explore opportunities with Connex Education, apply today.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity.
Connex Education Partnership is both an employment agency and an 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.