Do you have experience with SEND children or young people?

Are you looking for an organisation that embraces a creative approach to education?

Keen to learn more? Then read on!

Here at R.E.A.L Education (part of the wider Aurora Group) we have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Teaching Assistant to our sites. For this role you can be based at our Mansfield sites. In your new role you would be responsible for working with small groups and 1:1 learners either at one of our sites or in the community, delivering innovative and engaging sessions to young people who have SEN. All the resources will be provided to you so that you can focus on adapting the learning objectives to suit your learner’s needs.

To be successful in your application you will need to either have a level 3 teaching assistant qualification or relevant experience working with children and young people who have SEN needs such as ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities or experience anxiety and/or depression. Having experience in education would be highly advantageous but we also recognise experience of other similar environments.

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There is a need to be able to travel between sites within the specified locality to support and engage with young people as required. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for transporting them to various locations. You will need to have business insurance.

So what can we offer you?

    • Training and Development

Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support.  We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.

    • Save money on your bills!!

With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further.  Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are.  You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more.  You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.

    • Competitive Pay and Reward

Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations.  We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.

    • UK Health Cash Plan

This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills.  You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.

    • Employee Assistance Programme

Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.

    • Refer a friend for £1,000

We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)

 Location: Mansfield

 Hours: 35 Hours per week

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025, 10am*

If you have a question or wish to apply for this post, then please don’t hesitate to contact us at applications@real-education.org and we will send you our application form and the relevant information. Or alternatively, click here to apply.

R.E.A.L. Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore all candidates will be subjected to Safer Recruitment checks and will not be able to commence employment without a satisfactory DBS, two references and social media checks.

*We withhold the right to close any of our campaigns before the proposed date.