SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistants Full-Time, Long-Term Roles (Primary & Secondary)\n

Enlightenment Education Derby & Surrounding Areas

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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.

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We currently have multiple vacancies available, including:

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

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

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

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

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• \n 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.

\nWhat were looking for\n

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

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• \n A calm, patient, and resilient approach

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• \n Ability to build strong relationships and provide consistent support

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• \n Full-time availability (MondayFriday)

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• \n Commitment to long-term work and pupil progress

\nWhat we offer\n

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• \n Long-term, stable placements

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• \n Supportive SEND schools and specialist provisions

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• \n Competitive weekly pay

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• \n Ongoing guidance from a values-led agency

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• \n Opportunities for CPD and professional development

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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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?? Apply now to register with Enlightenment Education Immediate interviews available.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chesterfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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