SEN Teaching & Learning Assistant

Long Term Futures

  • Derby
  • £95-105 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
One-to-One Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Derby (DE24) | £95-£110 per day | Long Term Role | Starting September 2025The Opportunity:
  • Provide academic and pastoral support on a 1-2-1 basis with a Year 9 male student.
  • Work in a well-resourced mainstream secondary school with a strong, supportive inclusion team
  • Collaborative role working closely with the SENCo, classroom teachers, and wider support staff
  • Excellent long-term career development opportunities
  • Full-time role, Monday to Friday. Paid up to £110 per day, term-time only
  • September start with potential for a long-term placement
Key Responsibilities:
  • Run 1-2-1 interventions around emotional regulation and well-being.
  • Work under the guidance of the SENCo to deliver tailored support strategies
  • Mainly provide 1:1 support but also small group assistance to students with a variety of special educational needs across Year 9.
  • Support students to remain engaged and focused on lessons, adapting resources where needed
  • Assist with differentiation, coursework, and organisation to help students access the full curriculum
  • Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment through strong behaviour management skills
  • Liaise regularly with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and adjust support strategies accordingly
Who We're Looking For:
  • An active person with lots of energy.
  • A minimum Level 3 qualification (essential).
  • Experience working in a secondary school or supporting students with SEN.
  • A patient, adaptable, and supportive approach to working with students.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
  • Ability to inspire and encourage students, creating a positive learning environment.
  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
  • Competitive daily pay
  • Long-term & permanent roles
  • Ongoing CPD
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Staff wellbeing-focused schools
If you have experience working with pupils with ASD, managing challenging behaviours and complex communication needs, and you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with Long Term Futures, or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.*Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Derbyshire*

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