SEMH Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

Location: Arboretum, Nottingham Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive SEND school in the Arboretum area. The school provides a calm, nurturing environment for children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and complex learning needs — and they are now looking for a compassionate, dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills as a Teaching Assistant while making a real difference in pupils’ lives every day.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND

Assisting with tailored learning activities guided by EHCPs

Promoting confidence, independence and positive behaviour

Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals

Helping to maintain a safe, engaging and supportive classroom environment

Temp-to-perm opportunity available for the right person

✅ We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (Autism, ADHD or complex needs)

Are patient, caring and resilient

Communicate clearly and enjoy working as part of a team

Understand safeguarding and child protection expectations

Have school or specialist-setting experience (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Receive as a Teaching Assistant with TeacherActive:

Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Competitive PAYE pay — no hidden costs or admin fees

Up to £100 referral bonus for recommending another TA or education professional (T&Cs apply)

24/7 support from our experienced team

If you’re ready to take the next step in your TA career and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Apply today and let’s make a difference together!

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment