1:1 SEND TA

PK Education Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant in Chesterfield to support children with SEND and SEMH needs. You will build trusting relationships, adapt learning activities, and work closely with teachers to follow individual plans.

The role focuses on safeguarding, patience, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach that helps pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn. DBS checks and appropriate safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH needs or challenging behaviours in education or care settings.
• Patient, empathetic approach and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Understanding that behaviour can signal unmet needs and respond appropriately.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.
• DBS check: Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain.”
• Relevant TA qualification and de-escalation experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support meeting a pupil’s learning, emotional and social needs.
• Build trusting relationships through a calm, nurturing approach.
• Support emotional regulation and use positive behaviour strategies.
• Adapt activities and break learning into manageable steps with the class teacher.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO and support staff to follow individual plans.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Patience & empathy

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Team player

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Chesterfield

Help build confidence. Support progress. Inspire potential.

Are you a patient, resilient Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships with children who need additional support?

PK Education is looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Chesterfield to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and behaviours that challenge.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

The role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support that meets a pupil’s individual learning, emotional and social needs.
• Build trusting relationships through a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Support emotional regulation and use positive behaviour strategies to help pupils manage difficult situations.
• Adapt activities and break learning into manageable steps alongside the class teacher.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships with others.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff to follow individual support plans and celebrate progress.

What we’re looking for

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH needs or behaviours that challenge, within education, care or another relevant professional setting.
• A patient, empathetic approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An understanding that behaviour can communicate an unmet need.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification and experience using de-escalation strategies would be advantageous.

Why PK Education?

At PK Education, we’re passionate about inspiring potential and helping education professionals find roles where they can make a difference. We take the time to understand your experience, strengths and preferences, with support throughout the recruitment process.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks