Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping primary pupils with special educational needs thrive?

Can you make learning accessible through patience, creativity and encouragement?

Would you like flexible work in a welcoming primary school with a supportive team?

TeacherActive is working with a lovely primary school in DE7, Ilkeston, seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply cover. You’ll help pupils access learning, build independence and feel confident in the classroom.

What the role involves:

Supporting primary pupils with SEND individually and in small groups.

Adapting classroom activities alongside the teacher to meet individual needs.

Helping pupils develop communication, literacy and numeracy skills.

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Encouraging independence, friendships and participation.

Working with teachers, the SENCO and support staff to provide consistent support.

The successful applicant will have:

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or experience supporting primary-aged children with SEND.

An understanding of needs such as autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.

Knowledge of the primary curriculum and ways to adapt learning.

A calm, patient and nurturing approach.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Reliability and flexibility for day-to-day cover.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

Competitive pay, paid weekly through PAYE.

Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Access to training and development through My-Progression.

Opportunities to develop your experience in primary SEND support.

Interested? Apply with your CV or contact Natasha Turner to find out more:

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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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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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