Teaching Assistant

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

Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis?

Are you patient, nurturing and confident supporting non-verbal pupils?

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in a child’s education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Ripley. The school has a strong inclusive ethos and a supportive leadership team, creating a positive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive and reach their full potential.

The school is looking to take on a SEN Teaching Assistant on a part time, long term basis, working 3 days per week with the potential to go permanent in September. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be supporting a non-verbal Year 2 pupil on a 1:1 basis, requiring a calm, consistent and caring approach alongside strong communication strategies.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly on a 1:1 basis
• A relevant TA qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting non-verbal children or pupils with communication needs
• Strong behaviour management and patience
• A nurturing and empathetic 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.