SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mansfield

Academics, acting as an agency, are looking to recruit compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible, temporary ongoing roles across specialist and mainstream schools in Mansfield.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Flexible working pattern, temporary ongoing
School: SEN and inclusive mainstream schools across Mansfield
Pay: £88.94 - £100 per day (dependent upon experience, training, qualifications & client rate available, inclusive of holiday pay)

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, social and emotional needs, and learning difficulties. You'll work closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide targeted, individualised support that helps pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusion and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Mansfield.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Help deliver tailored learning programmes under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils with communication, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive social interactions.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Candidate Requirements

? Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN (essential).
? Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
? Knowledge of autism, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties.
? Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
? Strong teamwork and communication skills.
? Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What Academics Offer

• Flexible, temporary ongoing SEN TA roles across Mansfield.
• Competitive daily pay between £88.94 - £100 (DOE).
• Variety of placements in supportive and inclusive schools.
• Continued support from our experienced SEN consultants.

We also offer:

• Flexibility - choose the days and schools that work best for you.
• Immediate start, or a start date that suits your availability.
• Additional support from our dedicated staff throughout all placements.
• Temp to perm contracts if you are seeking a permanent role.
• Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you are a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Mansfield, apply today with Academics to take the next step in your education career.

Apply now to join Academics as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Mansfield.