SEND Teaching Assistant — Empowering Special Needs Learners

Trust Education Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Special Needs and SEMH Teaching Assistant for a welcoming special school in Chesterfield. You will support children with SEND/SEMH across a range of ages, helping them access learning and develop confidence.

You will work 1:1, in small groups, and in whole-class settings, building positive relationships, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, and safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND and SEMH.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils from diverse backgrounds.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic with a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs of the school and pupils.
• Experience supporting children with physical needs or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across a wide age range from Year 1 to Year 9.
• Work with children with SEND and SEMH needs and physical disabilities.
• Provide support within whole-class settings, small groups, and 1:1 as required.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to promote engagement, confidence and wellbeing.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual needs and be flexible throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to achieve outcomes.
• Support learning, social development, communication and independence.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Trust Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Special Needs and SEMH Teaching Assistant for a welcoming special school in Chesterfield. You will support children with SEND/SEMH across a range of ages, helping them access learning and develop confidence.

You will work 1:1, in small groups, and in whole-class settings, building positive relationships, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, and safeguarding at all times.