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SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Ruddington, Nottinghamshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 193162 |
Summary
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
School type: Mainstream Secondary
Location: Nottingham (NG11)
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long Term to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: November 2025
Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?
The Role
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive Secondary school in Nottingham (NG11), supporting pupils aged 11-16. The school prides itself on its supportive ethos and commitment to helping every student succeed - including those with additional learning needs such as autism, ADHD, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide individual and small-group support. You'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and engage positively in the classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs, both in and out of class
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs, both in and out of class
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Assist with adapting learning materials to suit individual learning styles
Assist with adapting learning materials to suit individual learning styles
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Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience
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Support pupils in developing social and communication skills
Support pupils in developing social and communication skills
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEN team to implement support strategies and EHCP targets
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEN team to implement support strategies and EHCP targets
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Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have access to learning opportunities
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have access to learning opportunities
What We're Looking For
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs (school-based experience preferred)
Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs (school-based experience preferred)
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A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges
The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
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Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
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Trial days available so you can experience the school before committing
Trial days available so you can experience the school before committing
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Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management, De-escalation Strategies and Understanding Autism
Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management, De-escalation Strategies and Understanding Autism
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Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced consultants
Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced consultants
Next Steps
To express your interest, please send your CV today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Adam to discuss the next stage in the application process.
If this role isn't quite right for you, we have a range of other opportunities within education and would be happy to help you find a position that matches your skills and career goals.
School type: Mainstream Secondary
Location: Nottingham (NG11)
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long Term to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: November 2025
Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?
The Role
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive Secondary school in Nottingham (NG11), supporting pupils aged 11-16. The school prides itself on its supportive ethos and commitment to helping every student succeed - including those with additional learning needs such as autism, ADHD, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide individual and small-group support. You'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and engage positively in the classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs, both in and out of class
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs, both in and out of class
-
Assist with adapting learning materials to suit individual learning styles
Assist with adapting learning materials to suit individual learning styles
-
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience
-
Support pupils in developing social and communication skills
Support pupils in developing social and communication skills
-
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEN team to implement support strategies and EHCP targets
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEN team to implement support strategies and EHCP targets
-
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have access to learning opportunities
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have access to learning opportunities
What We're Looking For
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs (school-based experience preferred)
Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs (school-based experience preferred)
-
A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges
The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
-
Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
-
Trial days available so you can experience the school before committing
Trial days available so you can experience the school before committing
-
Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management, De-escalation Strategies and Understanding Autism
Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management, De-escalation Strategies and Understanding Autism
-
Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced consultants
Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced consultants
Next Steps
To express your interest, please send your CV today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Adam to discuss the next stage in the application process.
If this role isn't quite right for you, we have a range of other opportunities within education and would be happy to help you find a position that matches your skills and career goals.