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Are you a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant who loves making a real difference in a child's school experience?
Do you have experience supporting children with Autism / ASD and ADHD, helping them build confidence, independence and a love for learning?
Are you patient, enthusiastic and ready to become a valued part of a supportive primary school team?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream Primary School based in Derby, DE24, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with a supportive staff team who work closely together to ensure every child feels valued, encouraged and able to achieve their full potential.
The school is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from January 2027 until July 2027, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with Autism / ASD and ADHD, using engaging learning activities, positive behaviour strategies and a consistent approach to help the pupil develop confidence, independence and achieve their individual learning goals.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
Experience supporting children with Autism / ASD and ADHD
Experience providing 1:1 support within a mainstream primary school
Knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies and approaches to supporting additional learning needs
Confidence adapting learning activities and encouraging pupil engagement
A patient, caring and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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CONTACT NUMBER: 01158241888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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