Teaching and Learning Assistant (SEND)

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking two enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistants (SEND) for Woodbridge Junior School. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. Candidates should be empathetic, experienced in Key Stage 2, and committed to safeguarding. This is a full-time position with a focus on children's learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND needs.
• Knowledge of SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of children with SEND needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Run interventions in an educational setting.
• Develop excellent relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience working with children in Key Stage 2

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Closing date: 01 June 2025

The pupils, staff and Governors of Woodbridge Junior School are looking to appoint two experienced, enthusiastic, empathetic, fun, hardworking and motivated SEND Teaching and Learning Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team as soon as possible. The posts will involve supporting the learning of children with SEND needs both inside and outside the classroom.

We currently have 1 X 25 hour vacancy and 1 X 15 hour vacancy due to rising pupil numbers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in Key Stage 2.
• Has a wide range of knowledge and experience of supporting children’s varied needs, especially SEMH needs, ASD and ADHD.
• Is warm, friendly and empathetic, and is able to develop excellent relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Aims high in all aspects of school life for self and others.
• Has a sense of humour and is fun, fully embracing all aspects of school life.
• Has experience of running interventions in an educational setting.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding children.
  
  
  

If you are looking for:

• A happy, popular and growing school that puts our children at the centre of everything we do.
• A school where a dedicated and supportive group of team players work together to support every aspect of a child’s learning and development.
• A school that holds the highest expectations for pupils and staff but knows that we achieve this by investing in nurturing and supporting the onward learning journey of all.
• A school that places children’s safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.
  
  
  

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Visits are welcome. Please call school if you have any questions after reading the job details below or would like to learn more about the role.

Provisional Interview Date: 5 June 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Government Administration

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