Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs in Chesterfield schools. The role covers both specialist and mainstream settings, offering flexible, varied opportunities.

Ideal candidates may have prior SEN experience or transferable experience with children, a patient and resilient approach, and good communication skills. DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Experience in education, care, youth work or similar settings is beneficial.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with ASC, ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH and other needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence and confidence.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents to support learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

SEN support

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time | Temporary, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities Available

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

SEN Teaching Assistant – Join Our Team in Chesterfield

Protocol Education is looking for compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in specialist and mainstream schools across Chesterfield.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience working with children or vulnerable individuals, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to‑one and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence, confidence, and social development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents to support individual learning and development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings is beneficial.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of specialist and mainstream schools.
• Long‑term, permanent, and day‑to‑day opportunities.

Interested?

If you're passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your updated CV to [e-mail].

Join Protocol Education and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across Chesterfield.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.