
SEN Teaching Assistant (Intervention Focus)
- Belper, Derbyshire
- £95-105 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
Day Rate: £95-£105 per day
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm
Start Date: September 2025Are you a patient, proactive, and compassionate teaching assistant with experience supporting pupils with special educational needs?We're working with a nurturing, community-focused primary school in the DE4 area to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with a focus on delivering 1:1 and small group interventions. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity ideal for someone who thrives on making a real difference to children who need additional support with their learning and emotional development.The Role:
- Deliver targeted interventions for pupils with additional needs
- Support children with a range of SEN, including speech & language difficulties, autism, and learning delay
- Work 1:1 and in small groups to develop confidence, engagement and academic progress
- Use visual timetables, structured routines and personalised strategies
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence
- Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to monitor progress and adapt support plans
- Create a calm, inclusive environment where all learners feel safe and supported
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN (ASD, communication needs, developmental delay)
- Confident delivering interventions in literacy and numeracy
- Calm, consistent and flexible approach
- Comfortable supporting emotional needs and behaviour where required
- Able to build strong, positive relationships with children and staff
- Long-term placements with potential for permanent roles
- Supportive consultants with education sector expertise
- Free CPD training including Autism Awareness, Makaton, and Intervention Techniques
- Roles across Derbyshire and surrounding areas
- Trial days offered to ensure the right school match
- Initial Call - We'll explore your skills and preferences
- School Matching - You'll be matched with a suitable school
- Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
- Start Work - Begin your journey in a rewarding new role
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