SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Dale Abbey; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support a variety of schools across Derby and the surrounding areas. Opportunities include day-to-day supply, short-term, and temporary assignments, offering flexibility to match your availability while gaining experience in diverse educational settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teaching assistants dedicated to helping children with additional needs feel confident, included and supported

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Patient, caring, and resilient nature.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to various school environments.
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential.
• Experience with Autism, ADHD, and related needs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs and other staff.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Patience and resilience

Strong communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

SEND experience

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have a patient, nurturing approach and the ability to tailor your support to each individual pupil? Are you seeking flexible supply work that offers greater control over when and where you work?

TeacherActive is recruiting committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support a variety of schools across Derby and the surrounding areas.

We offer opportunities for day-to-day supply, short-term, and temporary assignments, providing the flexibility to select roles that suit your availability while gaining valuable experience in diverse educational settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants and support staff who are dedicated to helping children with additional needs feel confident, included, and supported throughout their education.

Key Responsibilities

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your duties may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs and abilities
• Supporting pupils social and emotional development
• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Collaborating closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Person Specification

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Patient, caring, and resilient nature
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to various school environments
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential

Experience supporting needs such as Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning challenges, or social and emotional needs is highly desirable.

What You Can Expect from TeacherActive

When you join TeacherActive, you will have a dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your supply journey.

We offer:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your preferences and goals
• Flexible day-to-day and temporary roles
• Access to a wide range of schools across Derby and nearby areas
• Opportunities to expand your SEND experience
• Regular communication and continuous support
• Assignments matched to your skills, experience, and availability

If you are passionate about SEND education and seek a flexible role where you can make a meaningful difference to children s school experience, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.