SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Chaddesden, Derby Contract Type: Full-time Start Date: January 2026 Pay Rate: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Qualification Required: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant/relevant qualification

Overview

Education Personnel are supporting a welcoming primary school in Chaddesden with the appointment of an SEN Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 role. This SEN TA position is full-time and focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs within a mainstream primary environment.

The school serves a diverse local catchment and has developed a strong reputation for how it supports children who need extra help to access learning. SEN provision is well organised, with clear systems in place and consistent expectations across the school. There is a strong focus on communication, emotional regulation, and helping pupils build confidence in the classroom. Leadership is visible and hands-on, and SEN support staff are encouraged to share observations and contribute to planning. The school benefits from stable staffing and a calm atmosphere where routines are taken seriously and relationships matter.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide 1:1 SEN support, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs

* Support learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 where required

* Assist with planning, delivery, and assessment alongside the class teacher

* Monitor progress and help implement targeted interventions

* Support behaviour and emotional regulation using agreed strategies

* Contribute to reviews, meetings, and wider school activities when needed

The Ideal Candidate

* Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

* Has experience supporting pupils with SEN in a UK primary setting

* Confident working 1:1 and adapting learning in real time

* Calm, consistent, and confident with behaviour management

* Communicates well with pupils, staff, and parents

* Willing to be involved in school life and ongoing training

Why Apply Through Education Personnel?

We focus on finding roles that genuinely suit the people we work with. That means taking time to understand your experience, what you enjoy about working in education, and the type of setting where you’ll do your best work.

We offer opportunities including:

* Day-to-day supply

* Long-term placements

* Permanent roles

* Full-time and part-time work

We recruit across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and place staff in Primary, Secondary, SEND, and mainstream schools. Our aim is to support you properly, place you thoughtfully, and help you build a role that works for you