Job Description

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Overview: Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within mainstream primary schools and specialist provisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs
• Support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
• Implement EHCP targets and behaviour support strategies
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Promote inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Record and monitor pupil progress

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 3 months' SEND or school-based experience
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Relevant TA or SEND qualifications desirable

Why Apply Through Education Personnel?

We work with you to find your perfect placement. We take the time to understand your skills, goals, and working preferences to ensure the best fit.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, we're here to support you every step of the way.

We Offer

• Day-to-day supply
• Long-term assignments
• Permanent positions
• Full-time opportunities
• Part-time opportunities

We are currently recruiting across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, placing both qualified and unqualified staff in Primary, Secondary, SEND, and mainstream settings.