Teaching Assistant

East Midlands/ contract / £95 - 110 per day

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Derby
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Do you have experience supporting children with a range of special educational needs?

Are you confident working within a SEND unit in a primary school setting?

Do you have the patience and adaptability to support children with varying needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive mainstream primary school in central Derby, which has a dedicated SEND unit. The school promotes an inclusive ethos and provides a nurturing environment where children with additional needs are supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on a full time SEN Teaching Assistant on a long term basis, with the potential to go permanent for the right SEN Teaching Assistant. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be working within the SEND unit, supporting pupils with a variety of needs including ASD, communication difficulties and learning needs, requiring a flexible and proactive approach.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within a school or SEND setting
• Experience working with a range of needs including ASD and communication difficulties
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork 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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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 position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: rowan.horton@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 8241888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.