1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant — Calm, Impactful Support

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

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.