121 SEN Teaching Assistant

PK Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school in Chesterfield from September 2026. This is a full-time, supply position supporting a student throughout the school day.

You'll work closely with teachers and the school's SEN team to help the pupil access lessons, stay focused, and gradually promote independence with consistent strategies. Previous SEN or 1:1 experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a child or young person with SEN.
• 1:1 support experience is highly desirable.
• Secondary school experience would be an advantage.
• Calm, patient and consistent in approach.
• Good communication skills and confidence to work with different teachers.
• Proactive approach to supporting learning and independence.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support across the school day.
• Helping the student access and engage with lessons.
• Reinforcing instructions and breaking tasks down where needed.
• Supporting organisation, transitions between lessons and classroom routines.
• Working alongside subject teachers and the SEN team.
• Encouraging independence rather than completing work for the student.
• Maintaining a calm and consistent approach when the student disengages.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Secondary school experience

Calm and patient

Job description

Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Full-time, Supply
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing / Academic Year
Salary: £100 £120 per day, dependent on experience

PK Education are working with a mainstream secondary school in Chesterfield who are looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team from September.

This is a consistent 1:1 role supporting a student throughout the school day, helping them access lessons, stay focused on their work and manage the demands of a busy secondary school environment. You'll work closely with the student's teachers and the school's SEN team, following established strategies rather than being expected to work everything out yourself.

The role will involve moving between classrooms throughout the day and supporting the student across different subjects. The successful candidate will need to be confident enough to step back when appropriate and encourage independence, while knowing when more direct support is needed.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support across the school day
• Helping the student access and engage with lessons
• Reinforcing instructions and breaking tasks down where needed
• Supporting organisation, transitions between lessons and classroom routines
• Working alongside subject teachers and the school's SEN team
• Encouraging independence rather than completing work on the student's behalf
• Maintaining a calm and consistent approach when the student becomes disengaged or frustrated

We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting a child or young person with SEN
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis is highly desirable
• Secondary school experience would be an advantage
• Someone calm, patient and consistent
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work alongside different teachers
• A proactive approach to supporting learning and independence

This would suit someone who understands that effective 1:1 support isn't about sitting next to a student and doing the work for them. The school are looking for somebody who can build trust, recognise when support is needed, and gradually encourage the student to take greater ownership of their learning.

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