Teachers SEN & Teaching Assistants

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group is seeking Teachers or Teaching Assistants to support male students with Special Educational Needs (SEND) in a small classroom setting. This role offers the chance to implement Individual Education Plans and promote outdoor learning, providing a meaningful educational experience with a low pupil-to-staff ratio.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme with bonuses

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a SEND environment.
• Passionate perspective on teaching students with SEND.
• Experience in planning and teaching lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons tailored to student needs.
• Prepare teaching materials and take student registers.
• Manage behavior and communicate student progress to parents.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Outdoor Education

Education

QTS/QTLS

Special Education Needs experience

Job description

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Client:

Forward Assist Recruitment

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

*TEACHERS SEN & TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED*

Our client is seeking enthusiastic committed professionals to join them as Teachers or Teaching Assistants to support them in their new service, this will be for male students who will have a mixture of SEND needs and requirements. They offer small, structured classes for implementing Individual Education and Behaviour Plans. These plans adapt curricula for pupils’ abilities, Key Stages, and needs, leading to nationally recognised accreditation from Entry Level to GCSE. With only eight pupils, we maintain a high staff-to-pupil ratio to meet diverse needs. The successful candidate will:

• Plan and teach lessons, working with small groups and individual students.
• Understand and promote the benefits of teaching outdoors
• Prepare teaching materials, take registers and write reports
• Help students develop confidence, independence and encourage them to learn
• Manage behaviour, mark work and talk to parents and carers about their children's progress
• Outdoor education/outdoor adventure experience would be desirable

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• Primary or Secondary experience
• QTS/QTLS is advantageous

EPIC benefits of working for the Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join the Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.