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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Mickleover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£89.4 - £95 Daily
Full-Time
SEN Teaching Assistant (Enhanced Resource Unit) – Special Educational Neess school in DE3
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Location: DE3, Derby
Start Date: ASAP (or specify date)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive SEN School in DE3, working within their Enhanced Resource Unit (ERU). This specialist provision supports children with an approved EHCP who require additional, individualised support to thrive in their learning and development.

About the Role

As an SEN TA in the Enhanced Resource Unit, you will:

Provide tailored support to children with a range of SEND needs

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver individual learning plans

Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs

Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment

Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning attitudes

Assist with interventions, small-group activities, and one-to-one support

Contribute to progress assessments and daily reports where required

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Experience supporting children with SEND (including autism, communication needs, learning difficulties, or SEMH)

A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, or similar (desirable)

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

An understanding of EHCPs and personalised support strategies

A passion for helping children achieve their full potential

Enhanced, Child Only DBS on the update service

A willingness to be part of a collaborative and caring team

What We Offer

A supportive, inclusive school community

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunities to make a real difference in children’s lives

Competitive pay depending on experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Reference: 225160139

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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Mickleover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£89.4 - £95 Daily
Full-Time
SEN Teaching Assistant (Enhanced Resource Unit) – Special Educational Neess school in DE3
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Location: DE3, Derby
Start Date: ASAP (or specify date)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive SEN School in DE3, working within their Enhanced Resource Unit (ERU). This specialist provision supports children with an approved EHCP who require additional, individualised support to thrive in their learning and development.

About the Role

As an SEN TA in the Enhanced Resource Unit, you will:

Provide tailored support to children with a range of SEND needs

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver individual learning plans

Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs

Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment

Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning attitudes

Assist with interventions, small-group activities, and one-to-one support

Contribute to progress assessments and daily reports where required

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Experience supporting children with SEND (including autism, communication needs, learning difficulties, or SEMH)

A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, or similar (desirable)

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

An understanding of EHCPs and personalised support strategies

A passion for helping children achieve their full potential

Enhanced, Child Only DBS on the update service

A willingness to be part of a collaborative and caring team

What We Offer

A supportive, inclusive school community

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunities to make a real difference in children’s lives

Competitive pay depending on experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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Reference: 225160139

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