Primary Teaching Assistant

Class Mate Education Limited; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational agency is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in a primary school in Derby City. You'll work closely with teachers to assist pupils with additional needs, providing tailored support and creating a nurturing environment. This role requires a calm and patient approach, ideally with experience in SEND settings, and offers competitive daily rates along with professional training and support from experienced consultants.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Opportunity for long-term relationships with schools

Training and development tailored to SEND support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND in school or care settings.
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach required.
• Ability to communicate confidently with children of varied needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including ASC and speech needs.
• Provide 1 : 1 support and small-group interventions.
• Implement personalised learning plans with class teacher and SENCO.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Positive behaviour strategies

Building relationships

Working collaboratively

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Derby City

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Setting: Primary (1 : 1 & Small Group Support)

A lovely primary school in Derby City are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from January. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

About the Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASC, speech and language needs, and SEMH
• Providing 1 : 1 support as well as small-group interventions
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Using positive behaviour strategies to promote engagement and independence
• Building strong working relationships with pupils, staff, and families

About You

• Experience working with children with SEND (school or care settings)
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Confident communicating with children with varied needs and abilities
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Reliability, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is desirable but not essential

Why Join Class Mate?

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with local schools
• Support from an experienced consultant who understands the primary sector
• Access to training and development tailored to SEND support
• A friendly, people-first agency that values honesty, professionalism, and growth

If you’re compassionate, committed, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you