SEN Teaching Assistant

Shaw Education Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization in East Midlands is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning for students with Special Educational Needs (SEND). The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children with diverse needs and a commitment to their futures. This position offers an actual salary range of £23,755 to £26,170, a fixed-term contract for one year, and generous employee benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive discounts from major brands

Access to the Institute of Education

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to tailor communication to meet the needs of students.
• Commitment to shaping successful futures for all students.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom.
• Contribute to other areas of school life for young people with SEND.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Tailoring communication to students' needs

Desire to shape successful futures for students

Job description

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and has the dedication and skills to support learning in the classroom as well as to contribute to other areas of school life for our young people with SEND.

About the Schools

St Martins School and Horizons 6th Form is an 11‑19 Special School in Derby, with a mixed student profile of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs, including Autism, ADHD, Social‑Emotional and Mental Health, as well as other Learning Disabilities and Difficulties. St Martins shares a site with Noel‑Baker Academy in Alvaston, whilst Horizons 6th Form is based in Derby city centre. Our Supported Internship programme for Year 14 students is based at the Royal Derby Hospital. We received our fourth consecutive "Outstanding" OFSTED in October 2024 and continue to aspire to the highest standards for students and our staff team.

Responsibilities

Support learning in the classroom and contribute to other areas of school life for young people with SEND.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Have experience of supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Be able to tailor communication to meet the needs of students.
• Want to work towards shaping successful futures for all students.

Working Hours

Monday and Thursday: 8:15 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Friday: 8:15 am – 2:45 pm

We encourage visits to the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Victoria Theobald – details can be found on the advert attachment below.

About Shaw Education Trust

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person – whatever their background, ability or starting point. We are deeply committed to staff growth through high‑quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration and research opportunities, supporting wellbeing and creating a culture where every voice is heard.

Employee Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support staff only based on working full time, all year
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years of service, including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well‑being
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Discount for Teachers Scheme for all staff
• Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands
• Access to the Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role
• Access to a full range of courses both in‑house and professionally accredited, including National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust in partnership with Ambition Institute
• Experienced leadership and subject‑specific support
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust
• Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate
• Participation in peer reviews
• Access to a suite of online courses
• Placement projects within our family of schools

Salary & Contract

Actual salary: £23,755 – £26,170

Working hours: 37 hours per week, 38 term‑time weeks + 5 INSET days (39 weeks total)

Contract type: Fixed Term for One Year

We look forward to meeting you.