Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – Mainstream & SEN

Pay Rate:
£96.31 – £104.14 per day (dependent on experience)

Location:
Nottingham & surrounding areas

Hours:
Full-time & Part-time | Term-Time Only
Day-to-Day, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Nottingham?

Smart Education is working with a range of welcoming primary and specialist SEN schools across Nottingham who are seeking enthusiastic, reliable and nurturing Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

Whether you are experienced in mainstream classrooms or specialist SEN settings, we want to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Opportunities in both mainstream and SEN schools
• 1:1, small group and classroom-based roles
• Long-term and permanent pathways available
• Supportive schools with strong leadership teams
• Ongoing support from Smart Education

The Role
You may be supporting:

• Pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Children requiring 1:1 support
• Small intervention groups
• Whole-class learning alongside the teacher

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, adaptable and resilient
• Confident supporting behaviour and engagement
• Experienced working with children or young people (school experience essential)
• Passionate about making a positive difference

A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), and we must be able to obtain recent references.

If you’re ready for a new opportunity in Nottingham and want to work in a rewarding, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Nottingham | Salary: £96.31 - £104.14 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 24/02/2026