SEND Learning support assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Mansfield Start Date: ASAP Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day Do you have experience supporting young people with a variety of SEND? Are you patient, resilient and able to adapt your…

Pay rate £93 – £100/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 September 2026

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Mansfield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with a variety of SEND?

Are you patient, resilient and able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs?

Do you hold both a Child and Adult DBS and have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school based in Mansfield, supporting students aged 16-25 with a variety of additional needs. The setting provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support across day-to-day, short-term and long-term bookings. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with students and staff to provide individual and group support, helping learners with a range of SEND to access their education and engage positively within the school environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

A valid Child and Adult DBS, or be willing to obtain the appropriate checks
Experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND
Confidence working with students aged 16-25 with a variety of additional needs
A patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A flexible and adaptable attitude
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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.

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

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