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We'll also send you a full job description with details of this SEN Schools' Group.
This Schools' Group are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country, supporting over 900 children and young people, and employing over 1,000 staff.
Position: Teaching Assistant Location: DerbySalary: £22,102.72 - £23,621.50 (FTE £25,729.60 - £28,059.60)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term time only Start Date: 1st May 2025
Opening summer 2025, this is a brand-new, purpose-built special school in Derby, dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children and young people aged 5 -19 with ASC and SEMH needs.
Key Duties:
- Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities tailored to the needs of students.
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to help students engage in learning.
- Assisting with the implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation using agreed strategies.
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Supporting students with personal care, where necessary, in a dignified and respectful manner.
- Monitoring and recording student progress, contributing to reports and feedback for teachers and families.
Your Skills & Experience:
- Experience working with children, ideally in a SEND or educational setting (desirable but not essential).
- A passion for supporting children with ASC and SEMH needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Relevant qualifications, such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, are desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
- High-quality professional development opportunities (CPD).
- Life assurance and a competitive pension scheme.
- Health cashback plan.
- Car lease scheme.
- Bike-to-work scheme.
- PerkBox discounts and benefits.
- Free on-site parking.
School Staffing Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.
