Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed teaching assistant to work in SEN schools in the Derby area. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help with lesson delivery, and support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork, and building positive relationships with children and staff. The position is full-time, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, in Derbyshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN education.
• Adaptable to different year groups and ability levels.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions to a range of ability levels and ages.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

SEN education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Job description

Teaching assistant– Day to day supply

Location: Derby
Start Date: 18/9/26
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full time

We are currently seeking a caring and dedicated teaching assistant to work in a range of SEN schools in the Derby area. A successful candidate will be skilled in providing one-to-one and small-group support, assisting with lesson delivery, and helping children achieve their academic, social, and emotional development goals. Committed to creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment while working closely with teachers, parents, and support staff. We are eager to find a patient, adaptable, and proactive professional with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of secondary education, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with various needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils during lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions to a range of ability levels and ages.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an educator who:

• Has experience in SEN education.
• Is adaptable and comfortable working with different year groups and ability levels.
• Has a clear understanding of Safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences.
• Can build strong, positive relationships with children.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is available for full-time work and can travel.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person who wants to support young people to achieve their potential and are looking for a full-time role in the Derbyshire area, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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