SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

Enlightenment Education Derby & Surrounding Areas

Enlightenment Education is now recruiting full-time, long-term SEND Teaching Assistants to support a range of specialist schools across both primary and secondary settings. We work with nurturing, inclusive provisions that support children with a variety of additional needs, including autism, speech and language needs, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.

We currently have multiple vacancies available, including:

• SEND Teaching Assistants Primary & Secondary Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and SEMH.

• SEMH Teaching Assistants Secondary Working with pupils who require emotional regulation support, behaviour guidance, and consistent pastoral input.

• Key Stage 3 SEND Teaching Assistants Supporting small groups and 1:1 learners within specialist SEND provisions.

• HLTA SEND & Little Wandle Phonics Delivering interventions, supporting teachers, and leading small groups across SEND and mainstream settings.

• Speech & Language 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Specific Role) Providing targeted 1:1 support for a pupil with speech, language, and communication needs within a specialist SEND setting.

• Experience professionally or personally supporting children or young people with SEND

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Ability to build strong relationships and provide consistent support

• Full-time availability (MondayFriday)

• Commitment to long-term work and pupil progress

• Long-term, stable placements

• Supportive SEND schools and specialist provisions

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing guidance from a values-led agency

• Opportunities for CPD and professional development

If youre passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive agency that values its staff, wed love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

09-08-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English