Derby-area SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles

Mana Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Wide range of SEND settings

Job summary

Mana Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with additional needs across Derby and surrounding areas. We offer day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and permanent SEN roles, with flexible hours to fit your commitments.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping with communication, emotional regulation and independence while safeguarding and inclusion are at the core of our approach. DBS checks and references are required for assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in UK schools is preferred.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach with good communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supply cover, short-term assignments, long-term support roles, maternity cover, temp-to-perm opportunities and permanent SEN Teaching Assistant positions.
• Work 1:1 with pupils or in small intervention groups to support classroom learning.
• Assist pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence.
• Support pupils with ASC, SEMH, SLD, PMLD and other complex needs as required.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individualised learning plans and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Mana Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with additional needs across Derby and surrounding areas. We offer day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and permanent SEN roles, with flexible hours to fit your commitments.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping with communication, emotional regulation and independence while safeguarding and inclusion are at the core of our approach. DBS checks and references are required for assignments.