Empowering SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is hiring SEND Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in S40 and surrounding Chesterfield areas. You will support pupils with a range of needs, focusing on academic, social and emotional development within inclusive classrooms.

We value patient, caring individuals with strong communication. Roles include 1:1 and small-group support, flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, and a pathway to long-term positions with free CPD training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially with additional needs.
• Patience, caring and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Flexible, proactive in school environment.
• Experience in schools or SEND settings is desirable but not essential; transferable care or youth work acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in class.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet pupil needs.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and communication.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and other staff.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom when needed.
• Maintain safeguarding and promote pupils' welfare.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is hiring SEND Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in S40 and surrounding Chesterfield areas. You will support pupils with a range of needs, focusing on academic, social and emotional development within inclusive classrooms.

We value patient, caring individuals with strong communication. Roles include 1:1 and small-group support, flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, and a pathway to long-term positions with free CPD training.