SEN Teaching Assistant

Job in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, WS14, England, UK

Listing for: Mana Education

Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-05-26

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Child Care/Nanny

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR

We are urgently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for specialist schools and SEND provisions in Chesterfield and surrounding areas.

We are looking for caring, patient, and dedicated individuals to support children and young people with a wide range of additional needs across primary and secondary age groups.

SEN Teaching Assistant Roles Include

SEN Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Autism Support Assistant
ASC Teaching Assistant
PMLD Support Assistant
SLD Teaching Assistant
Behaviour Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Classroom Support Assistant
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Primary SEN TA
Secondary SEN TA

Experience We Welcome

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
SEMH
Speech & Language Needs
Challenging Behaviour
Trauma-Informed Practice
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Complex Medical Needs
ADHD & Emotional Regulation

Qualifications and Backgrounds We Value

Care work
Residential support
Youth work
Sports coaching
Nursery work
Mental health support
Support work and community care

About the Role

Assignments across specialist schools and provisions including supply cover, short-term assignments, long-term support roles, maternity cover, temp-to-perm opportunities and permanent SEN Teaching Assistant positions.
You may work 1:1 with pupils, in small intervention groups, supporting classroom learning, and assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence.

Ideal Candidate

Relevant experience supporting children or young people or in UK schools.
A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay
Flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle
Weekly pay
Opportunities for permanent employment

Safeguarding & Compliance

All assignments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, right to work checks and safeguarding compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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