Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Nottingham City Centre, NG1 - easily commutable from Sneinton, Mapperley, Carlton, West Bridgford and Beeston
Pay: £110-£125 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary with potential to become permanent

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive primary school in Nottingham City Centre.

This role is suited to someone who already has practical experience supporting children with special educational needs and is confident adapting their approach to different pupils. You will work across the primary age range, providing focused support to children who need additional help with learning, communication, behaviour and emotional regulation.

The school is looking for someone who can bring patience and consistency while still being proactive and encouraging pupils to develop greater independence.

As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Support children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language and communication needs
• Adapt activities and resources to help pupils access the curriculum
• Work towards individual targets outlined within EHCPs and support plans
• Deliver targeted interventions across literacy, numeracy, communication and social development
• Support pupils with sensory and emotional regulation
• Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies where appropriate
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Maintain consistent routines and clear expectations throughout the school day

• Previous experience supporting primary-aged children with SEN/SEND is essential
• Experience as a SEN TA, SEND TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar
• Knowledge of needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language difficulties
• Confident providing dedicated 1:1 support
• Experience working with EHCPs or individual support plans
• PECS, Makaton, visual communication or SALT experience would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Calm and consistent when supporting pupils with more complex presentations
• Proactive, reliable and able to use initiative
• Committed to securing a long-term school-based position

• Inclusive primary setting in central Nottingham
• Established approach to supporting pupils with SEND
• Supportive SENCo and experienced classroom teams
• Strong emphasis on inclusion, wellbeing and individual progress
• Accessible city-centre location with excellent transport links

• Long-term opportunities rather than day-to-day supply
• Potential progression into a permanent position
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you're an experienced Primary SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in Nottingham City Centre, apply today with your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.