SEN Teaching Assistant
EJD-TA-DE22_1781774418
Posted: 18/06/2026
- £425 - £700 per week
- Allestree, Derbyshire
- Temporary
Make a Life-Changing Difference from Day One
We are seeking an exceptional SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting a Reception-aged child with special educational needs.
This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate, resilient and skilled practitioner to become a key adult in a child's journey back into learning. You will begin by supporting the pre-admission and transition phase, helping to build trust, prepare the environment and work alongside a multi-professional team to create the foundations for long-term success.
If you believe that every child deserves a fresh start and have the skills to help them achieve it, we would love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has substantial experience supporting children with SEMH needs
- Builds positive, trusting relationships quickly and authentically
- Is confident using de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
- Has experience supporting children through transitions and reintegration into education
- Can work effectively as part of a multi-agency team
- Understands relational and trauma-informed practice
- Holds Team Teach training or an equivalent positive behaviour support qualification
- Experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD.
Benefits of the role
- Make a genuine and lasting impact on a child's future
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative professional team
- Work alongside specialist professionals and external agencies
- Develop expertise in SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), trauma-informed practice and reintegration support
- Experience the rewards of helping a child successfully reconnect with education
- Access to your own personal dedicated consultant
- Competitive pay (£425 -£700 per week!)
This is a highly rewarding position for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusion, relationship-based practice and helping children overcome barriers to learning.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference from the very first day, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.