SEN Teaching Assistant

Flexzo Teach; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete Autonomy

Direct Booking

Flexible Delivery

Make an Impact

Job summary

Flexzo Teach in the Derbyshire area is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 and small-group support in local schools. You'll control your own hours, choosing assignments that fit your schedule and skill set, while making a real difference for children with special educational needs.

Experience with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs is valued. You may use tools like visual timetables, PECS or Makaton to boost learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in education or care settings.
• Ability to implement targeted support strategies and use communication tools to remove barriers to learning.
• Experience tailoring approaches for both primary and secondary learners.
• Patient, calm, and nurturing demeanor with safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEND.
• Support small groups and adapt tasks for different abilities.
• Use visual timetables, PECS or Makaton to aid learning.

Skills

SEN support

Classroom assistance

Communication tools

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Flexible support opportunities in your area

Flexzo Teach connects dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants directly with educational settings for short-term, long-term, and ongoing support. Register to join our local talent pool in Derbyshire and start matching with educational settings and students who need your specialized expertise whether that's providing nurturing 1:1 support in primary school or helping secondary students navigate their school day with confidence.

Why you’ll love it:

• Complete Autonomy: Pick your own hours and choose the assignments that best fit your schedule and skill set.
• Direct Access: Receive direct booking requests from local primary schools, secondary schools, and alternative provisions.
• Flexible Delivery: Work in a variety of educational settings across all key stages, adapting to the environments where you can make the biggest difference.
• Make an Impact: Provide tailored support, foster independence, and adapt your style - whether creating sensory-friendly tasks for younger children or building confidence and resilience in older students.

What you need:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language difficulties) in an educational or care setting.
• The ability to implement targeted support strategies and use communication tools (e.g., visual timetables, PECS, or Makaton) to remove barriers to learning.
• Experience tailoring your approach to suit both primary-aged learners (fostering emotional regulation and foundational skills) and secondary students (focusing on independence and social confidence).
• A patient, calm, and nurturing demeanor, with a deep understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Valid right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one).

How it works:

Once your profile is live, educational settings can contact you directly to book 1:1 support, small-group intervention, or general SEN classroom assistance blocks.