Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a Derby (DE74) school. The role runs 8:30am to 4:00pm, on-site, for a temporary, full-time placement.

You will provide 1:1 support, run small-group interventions, and adapt activities to meet diverse SEND needs. DBS and safeguarding are emphasized, with competitive PAYE rates.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 TA qualification or equivalent or 6 months relevant SEND experience.
• Ability to support pupils with SEND, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Deliver small group interventions and adapt activities.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom, including sensory spaces.
• Assist with personal care where required and support emotional regulation.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 interventions

Behaviour strategies

Emotional regulation

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/Level 3 TA qualification

Equivalent qualification

6 months relevant experience

Job description

Are you a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Do you have a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, an equivalent qualification, or at least 6 months of relevant experience supporting pupils with additional needs?

Can you confidently adapt your approach to support pupils with SEND, behavioural challenges and emotional regulation needs, both inside and outside the classroom?

TeacherActive is working with a supportive and inclusive school in Derby (DE74) that is looking to appoint a compassionate and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant. The school provides a positive learning environment with dedicated spaces for pupils who benefit from a quieter, more sensory-appropriate setting, allowing children to access learning in a way that best suits their individual needs.

This full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position offers working hours of approximately 8:30am to 4:00pm, supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver 1:1 support, facilitate small group interventions and adapt learning activities through play-based approaches and adaptive teaching. The role will involve supporting pupils in both the classroom and separate sensory-friendly learning spaces, assisting with personal care where required and using positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and progress against Pre-Key Stage assessment standards.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, an equivalent qualification, or a minimum of 6 months' relevant experience supporting children with additional needs
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 interventions, small group activities and personalised learning
• A good understanding of the curriculum, adaptive teaching and Pre-Key Stage assessment standards
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies, sensory needs and approaches to supporting emotional regulation
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care where required and adapting between classroom and sensory-friendly learning environments
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with teachers and support staff

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Job Details

• Salary: £95 to £115 a day
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Derby (DE74)
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.