Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Mansfield Area

Protocol Education is seeking caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across a range of welcoming primary schools in the Mansfield area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs. Assist children with a range of SEN, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Help implement strategies and interventions to encourage engagement and progress. Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to provide the best possible support.

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable. A patient, nurturing, and positive approach. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What Protocol Education Offers

✅ Flexible work to suit your availability ✅ Long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities ✅ Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training ✅ Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant ✅ Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive Mansfield schools ✅ A rewarding role where no two days are the same

Why Join Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we are committed to connecting passionate support staff with schools where they can make a genuine impact. We provide ongoing support, professional development opportunities, and access to rewarding roles across the education sector.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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