SEN Teaching Assistant — Specialist SEND Schools (1:1)

Company: Mana Education
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Location: Mansfield
Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistants Required – Mansfield & Surrounding Areas

Specialist SEND Schools | Supply & Permanent Opportunities Available

Roles

  • SEN Teaching Assistant
  • SEND Teaching Assistant
  • SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • Autism Support Assistant
  • ASC Teaching Assistant
  • PMLD Support Assistant
  • SLD Teaching Assistant
  • Behaviour Support Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
  • Classroom Support Assistant
  • 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Primary SEN TA
  • Secondary SEN TA

Experience We Welcome

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • SEMH
  • Speech & Language Needs
  • Challenging Behaviour
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Complex Medical Needs
  • ADHD & Emotional Regulation

Backgrounds We Value

  • Care work
  • Residential support
  • Youth work
  • Sports coaching
  • Nursery work
  • Mental health support
  • Support work and community care

The Role

Assignments are available across specialist schools and provisions including:

  • Day-to-day supply cover
  • Short-term assignments
  • Long-term support roles
  • Maternity cover
  • Temp-to-perm opportunitiesPermanent SEN Teaching Assistant positions

Work may include:

  • 1:1 with pupils
  • In small intervention groups
  • Supporting classroom learning
  • Assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence

Ideal Candidate

  • Relevant experience supporting children or young people OR relevant experience in UK schools
  • A calm, patient and adaptable approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for supporting children with additional needs
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Teaching Assistant qualifications are beneficial but not essential for all positions.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Mana Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All assignments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, right to work checks and safeguarding compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026