Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Teaching Assistant

Company:

Teaching Personnel

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Derby
Salary: £22,102.72 – £23,621.50 (FTE £25,729.60 – £28,059.60)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term time only
Start Date: 1st May 2025Teaching Personnel have a fantastic opportunity to work with a specialist day school based in Derby. The school dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children and young people aged 5-19 with ASC and SEMH needs.The Role

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities tailored to the needs of students.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to help students engage in learning.
• Assisting with the implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation using agreed strategies.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supporting students with personal care, where necessary, in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, contributing to reports and feedback for teachers and families

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a SEND or educational setting (desirable but not essential).
• A passion for supporting children with ASC and SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Relevant qualifications, such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, are desirable but not essential.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail SimpsonAll 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.

Expected salary

Location

Derby

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:46:27 GMT

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