About this role
SEN Teaching Assistant
R.E.A.L Education – Various learning hubs in Mansfield
£12.87 – £14.03 per hour
Permanent Contract working 35 hours per week (8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday), term time
Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day
Here at R.E.A.L. Education, part of the wider Aurora Group, we're excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our small, nurturing Mansfield sites. If you're passionate about helping young people reconnect with learning and rediscover their confidence, this is a role where you can truly change lives.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to help every young person re‑engage, rebuild and reach their full potential. Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating safe, supportive environments where learners feel seen, valued and understood.
A Learning Experience Like No Other
At R.E.A.L., education is personalised and flexible. You'll support learning through:
One‑to‑one sessions
Small group work
Larger vocational settings
Who You'll Be Supporting
Our curriculum is wonderfully diverse and you'll work with children and young people aged 7 to 19, many of whom may be “lost to learning” or “hard to place”. We specialise in creating personalised pathways for those who struggle in mainstream settings, ensuring they receive the encouragement, structure and opportunities they deserve.
A Role Full of Variety and Purpose
No two days look the same. You might be:
Supporting a young person one‑to‑one
Helping deliver creative, hands‑on sessions
Working out in the community
Encouraging learners to build confidence, independence and essential life skills
Every day brings new challenges, new breakthroughs and new moments that remind you why this work matters.
Skills and Experience Required
You don't need to be a highly experienced Teaching Assistant to be successful in this role. If you have experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary), we can