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Teaching Assistant

Derby, Derbyshire
Up to £20623.84 per annum
Education and Training
Full Time

Teaching Assistant

Location: DE1

Start Date: 1st September (Temporary for 1 year)

Pay Rate: £25,545 to £27,334 a year pro rata (actual salary £20,623.84 a year)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

Career Teachers are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Special School in Derby. This post plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is experienced in working successfully with pupils, and looking forward to working with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure their success.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEND.

* Assist in the development and implementation of individualised education plans (IEPs).

* Support students’ social and emotional development.

* Help to prepare and maintain a stimulating learning environment.

* Monitor and record learners’ progress and provide feedback to parents/carers.

* Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.

* Collaborate with teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to each child’s learning and development.

Skills and Requirements:

* Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with SEND in a school setting.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

* Secure understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

* Relevant qualifications or training in Education and SEND support (desirable but not essential).

If you feel you are the right fit for this role, please email with your current CV or alternatively, call 01332 291723 today!

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra – Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.


Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Attend an interview in person;

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.

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