SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Thursday, full school day Friday finish at 2:30pm

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs?

We are currently recruiting for a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic specialist school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to children's lives and wants to become a valued member of a supportive school team.

The Role

As a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and staff to provide consistent, nurturing and engaging support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils to engage positively with their learning
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and social development
• Working closely with teachers and other members of the school's support team
• Creating a calm, safe and positive learning environment
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom

What We're Looking For

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm and compassionate
• Confident supporting children with additional needs
• Experienced working with SEND and/or SEMH
• Resilient and able to remain calm when faced with challenging situations
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning
• A strong team player who is happy to work alongside teachers and other professionals

Previous experience within a SEND, SEMH, specialist school or similar setting would be highly desirable.

Why Apply? xwzovoh

• Full-time, long-term position
• Work within a specialist SEND school
• Early finish every Friday at 2:30pm
• Lunch provided by the school
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunity to build valuable experience within a specialist setting
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives
• Potential for a long-term opportunity for the right candidate

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding SEND/SEMH opportunity in Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Trust Education team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.