Teaching Assistants

Senad Group; Rosliston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent special school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with severe learning disabilities and autism. You will assist in developing communication and independence skills, while delivering personal care and handling challenging behaviours. The role requires resilience, energy, and a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. Bespoke training in relevant areas will be provided, ensuring you are equipped to meet the unique needs of each student. Training includes First Aid and communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a range of students/adults with SEN.
• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety regulations.
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in schools.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing communication and independence skills.
• Assist with sensory regulation and building social relationships.
• Deliver personal care, including toileting and bathing.

Skills

Resilience

Energy

Motivation

Knowledge of communication techniques

Awareness of sensory regulation strategies

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

• Hours: 39 HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY TO THURSDAY 0815 TO 1615 & FRIDAY 0815 TO 1515 Term Time Only

Would you like to take on a new role that will give you a true sense of job satisfaction
every day?

Pegasus School is a relatively small independent special school. Currently we have 33 students aged 7 to 19 years with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students also have mental health and therapy needs.

As a Teaching Assistant at Pegasus School you will work alongside the best educators and therapists in their field to support our students to develop their communication and independence skills, alongside assisting with sensory regulation and building social relationships in order for them to safely access learning in a range of environments including inside their home, their classroom and in the wider community.

Our curriculum is completely bespoke and designed to prepare our students for adulthood, so as when they leave us at 19 years old, they can make choices about their life, they can maintain their physical and mental health, and have a wide range of social and leisure activities that they can access as they move into supported or residential adult living.

Training for this role will be in key areas such as First Aid, Safeguarding and Non‑Abusive Physical and Psychological Intervention (NAPPI), but will also be tailored to meet the individual needs of the students. Bespoke training is continually delivered from our Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Psychologist as well as from our Teachers who are behaviour and communication specialists. This typically includes training in iPad communication and MAKATON, sensory regulation strategies, and behavioural techniques, along with the underpinning knowledge of the diagnosis and needs of each student.

As a Teaching Assistant you will experience challenging behaviours. We will provide you with the appropriate training and PPE that protects where necessary, and you will get to spend time getting to know the students alongside experienced staff members so you can be confident in your ability to handle these situations safely. This position also involves delivering personal care, including toileting and bathing.

Our four key values for students and staff are to be happy, be safe, be a good friend and be yourself. We improve the lives of students by supporting and encouraging them to choose activities and by introducing them to new experiences and opportunities. We recognise that happy students are more likely to be engaged in their learning and make better progress.

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Qualifications

• Qualification (or willing to work towards) Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject
• Experience of working with a range of students/adults with SEN
• Resilience, lots of energy and highly motivated
• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety regulations
• Qualifications in SEN
• Previously supported students/adults with challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of communication techniques
• Awareness of sensory regulation strategies
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in schools
• Experience in attending to intimate and personal care

Pegasus School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 5th January 2026.

Pegasus School, Caldwell Hall, Main Street, Caldwell, Derbyshire DE12 6RS