SEN Support Staff

Job description

SEN Support Assistant - Derbyshire & Surrounding Areas

Reference: SEN Support

Location: Derbyshire and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Supply

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (£100-£120 per day)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent / Fixed-Term / Day-to-Day Supply

About Empowering Learning

Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented, passionate education professionals with rewarding opportunities across Derbyshire and the surrounding areas. We work closely with a wide network of schools, from mainstream primary and secondary settings to specialist SEN provisions, to match candidates with roles that suit their skills, experience, and career goals. Our consultants offer honest, personalised support throughout the entire process - from application to placement and beyond.

The Role

We are working on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive school in Derbyshire and the surrounding areas to find a dedicated, patient SEN Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs to thrive both academically and personally.

You'll join a supportive staff team within a school that values collaborative working, ongoing training, and a nurturing environment for both pupils and staff. The role would suit someone who is calm, resilient, and committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Pupil Support

Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities
Support pupils to access the curriculum, adapting activities and resources as needed
Implement strategies set out in EHCPs, IEPs, and individual support plans
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learningBehaviour & Wellbeing

Support pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and behaviour management using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
Promote a calm, safe, and consistent environment for pupils to learn and develop
Build trusting, positive relationships with pupils to support their wellbeingAssessment & Progress

Monitor and record pupil progress, communicating updates to teachers and the SENCO
Assist with reviewing and contributing to individual support plans and targets
Provide feedback to support planning and intervention strategiesCollaboration & Communication

Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to ensure consistent support for each pupil
Communicate professionally and sensitively with parents/carers where appropriate
Liaise with external agencies and specialists (e.g., speech and language therapists, educational psychologists) as required
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and CPD opportun...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chesterfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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