🧩 SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants & SEND Support Roles Across Nottinghamshire

Looking for SEN jobs in Nottinghamshire?

Mana Education recruits SEN teachers, SEN teaching assistants and SEND support staff for specialist schools, alternative provisions and inclusive mainstream schools throughout Nottinghamshire.

We work with a wide range of SEN settings supporting pupils with additional learning, behavioural and communication needs, helping education professionals find flexible and rewarding roles close to home.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teacher or someone looking to move into SEND education from care, mentoring or youth work, we would love to hear from you.

📍 SEN Jobs Available Across Nottinghamshire

We recruit for SEN teaching and support roles throughout:

📌 Nottingham
📌 Mansfield
📌 Newark-on-Trent
📌 Worksop
📌 Sutton-in-Ashfield
📌 Kirkby-in-Ashfield
📌 Hucknall
📌 Arnold
📌 West Bridgford
📌 Carlton
📌 Beeston
📌 Stapleford
📌 Retford
📌 Eastwood
📌 Bulwell
📌 Kimberley
📌 Long Eaton
📌 Ollerton
📌 Southwell

We also support schools across nearby areas of Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.

👩‍🏫 SEN Roles We Recruit For

Mana Education regularly recruits for a wide variety of SEN and SEND positions across Nottinghamshire.

✅ Typical Vacancies Include:

✔️ SEN Teachers
✔️ SEN Teaching Assistants
✔️ Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
✔️ Behaviour Mentors
✔️ One-to-One Support Staff
✔️ SEMH Support Workers
✔️ SEN Cover Supervisors
✔️ SEND Key Workers
✔️ HLTAs
✔️ Pastoral and Intervention Staff
✔️ Alternative Provision Support Staff

📌 Flexible Opportunities Available:

✅ Day-to-day supply work
✅ Long-term SEN placements
✅ Short-term cover roles
✅ Maternity contracts
✅ Temp-to-perm opportunities
✅ Permanent SEN jobs
✅ Full-time and part-time positions

Whether you are seeking flexible supply work or a permanent SEN role, we can help you find the right opportunity.

🧠 SEN Experience Schools Are Looking For

The schools and specialist provisions we support work with pupils who have a wide range of additional needs.

❤️ Valuable SEN Experience Includes:

✔️ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
✔️ ADHD
✔️ SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
✔️ Challenging behaviour
✔️ Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
✔️ Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
✔️ Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
✔️ Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
✔️ Physical disabilities
✔️ Complex medical needs
✔️ Emotional regulation and nurture support

Many SEN schools also use therapeutic and nurture-based approaches to help pupils build confidence, resilience and communication skills.

🌈 Why Choose SEN Education?

SEN education offers the chance to make a real difference every single day.

Many teachers and support staff move into SEN settings because they enjoy:

✨ Smaller class sizes
✨ More personalised teaching approaches
✨ Strong support from colleagues
✨ Meaningful relationships with pupils
✨ Specialist SEN training opportunities
✨ Rewarding and varied work
✨ Opportunities to positively impact young lives

For many education professionals, SEN schools provide a more supportive and fulfilling working environment.

⭐ Why Choose Mana Education?

Mana Education specialises in education recruitment across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

We understand that successful SEN recruitment is about much more than qualifications alone — personality, patience, adaptability and empathy are equally important.

💼 What We Offer:

✅ Competitive daily pay rates
✅ Weekly pay
✅ Flexible work to suit your schedule
✅ Long-term and permanent career opportunities
✅ Friendly and experienced consultants
✅ Interview and CV support
✅ Opportunities across specialist SEN settings

We take time to understand your skills, preferences and career goals before matching you with suitable schools and roles.

📚 Qualifications & Backgrounds Welcomed

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

✔️ SEN education
✔️ Mainstream teaching
✔️ Classroom support
✔️ Residential care
✔️ Youth work
✔️ Sports coaching
✔️ Behaviour mentoring
✔️ Social care and support work

🎓 Useful Qualifications Include:

📖 QTS / equivalent recognised teaching qualification OR relevant experience in UK schools
📖 Teaching Assistant qualifications
📖 CACHE qualifications
📖 SEN or autism awareness training
📖 Team Teach training
📖 Makaton or communication support training

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, we would still encourage you to apply even if your experience comes from outside traditional school environments.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous SEN experience?

Not necessarily. Many schools value transferable skills from care, mentoring, coaching or support backgrounds.

Are the roles temporary or permanent?

We recruit for both temporary supply work and permanent SEN positions across Nottinghamshire.

Can I choose where I work?

Yes. We will discuss your preferred locations, travel distance and working preferences before placing you into schools.

Will I need a DBS certificate?

Yes. Candidates will require an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.

📞 Apply for SEN Jobs in Nottinghamshire

If you are looking for SEN teaching or support jobs in Nottinghamshire, Mana Education would love to hear from you.

☎️ Call: 0800 0 255 144
📧 Email: jobs@manaeducation.co.uk

We recruit for SEN schools, specialist provisions and inclusive mainstream schools throughout Nottinghamshire and surrounding counties.

❤️ Supporting SEN Schools Across Nottinghamshire

At Mana Education, we are proud to support schools and specialist provisions that help pupils with additional needs achieve their full potential.

We believe the right teacher, teaching assistant or support worker can make a life-changing difference to a young person’s education, wellbeing and confidence.

🌟 Helping schools, staff and pupils succeed together.