Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant in Chesterfield to support students with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis. The role starts in September and may transition from temporary to permanent.

You will help students engage with learning, build positive relationships, and create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have prior UK education experience, strong behaviour management, and excellent communication skills, with a

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience working within a UK education setting.
• Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs on a one‑to‑one and small group basis.
• Promote positive behaviour and outcomes and adapt support to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Patient and proactive

Education

UK education experience

Job description

Role Summary

A specialist SEND school in Chesterfield is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs on a one‑to‑one and small group basis. The role begins in September and may transition from temporary to permanent. The successful candidate will help students engage with learning, build positive relationships, and create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs on a one‑to‑one and small group basis.
• Promote positive behaviour and outcomes and adapt support to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience working within a UK education setting.
• Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help with the onboarding process.
• Guaranteed payment scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel.
• Market‑leading rates of pay.
• Referral scheme: receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency providing temporary, contract and permanent job‑seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.