Teaching Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time) – Special Needs School – North Nottingham

Location: North Nottinghamshire
Contract Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and role)
Agency: PK Education

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
Do you have the empathy, resilience, and dedication to help pupils with complex emotional and physical needs thrive?

PK Education is proud to be working with a well-respected Special Needs School in North Nottingham, currently recruiting for both Full-Time and Part-Time Teaching Assistants for roles starting in September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require tailored emotional and physical care within a nurturing and structured environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning and care

• Support pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges, and medical needs

• Use specialist equipment and strategies to support physical needs (full training provided)

• Promote emotional regulation, social interaction, and independence

• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff

• Help create a calm, safe, and encouraging learning environment

Whether you’re looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, this school offers a supportive and collaborative setting with a focus on professional development.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• SEND schools, alternative provisions, care settings, or mainstream education

• Working with children or adults with complex physical or emotional needs

• Using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches

• Providing personal care and physical support (experience helpful but not essential)

You must:

• Be patient, resilient, and committed to making a positive impact

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills

• Be willing to undertake training and support school values

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

• Dedicated SEND consultants who understand your goals

• Competitive daily pay – paid weekly via PAYE or umbrella

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

• Free CPD training and development opportunities

• Supportive and transparent recruitment process

• £100 refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Whether you’re an experienced SEND practitioner or looking to take the next step into special needs education, PK Education will support you every step of the way.

To apply, send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to our Nottingham team.