Teaching Assistant SEND

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A large primary school in Chesterfield is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND. This role requires experience with children facing challenges related to SEMH and ADHD, along with strong communication skills to engage and motivate learners. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, contributing to an environment that nurtures confident and successful pupils.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH, ADHD, and EBD.
• Engage and motivate disaffected learners.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant SEND - full time Temporary
Chesterfield
£19,500 - £23,500 per annum (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2025 July 2026

The School and Role

This large primary school is part of a Multi Academy Trust is passionate about the quality of care they provide for their pupils. The school has a strong leadership team and dedicated staff who have a real pride in their aspects of teaching and learning. The academy trust has a clear vision for developing all children into confident, successful, and motivated learners, and with a feeling of being safe and respected. The successful SEND Teaching Assistants will be working full time in a local primary school. Anyone who has worked with children with SEMH (Social, Emotional Mental Health issues) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) would be ideal for this role. The role requires a committed, empathetic, enthusiastic, and resilient Teaching Assistant with great communication skills that has experience working with children with behaviours that challenge. You will be able to engage children that have become disengaged from education and encourage and offer them support and guidance.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

- Experience of working with primary school aged children

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND

- A passion for the progress of primary school pupils

- An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)