Teaching Assistant

School Staffing Solutions are excited to be recruiting for a brand new SEN School in Derby!

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Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

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Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Derby
Salary: £22,102.72 - £23,621.50

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Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term time only

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Start Date: 1st May 2025

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School Staffing Solutions is looking for Teaching Assistants is a brand-new, purpose-built special school in Derby, dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children and young people with ASC and SEMH needs. The schools vision is to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

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The Role

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As a Teaching Assistant you will support the educational, social, and emotional development of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities tailored to the needs of students.
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• Providing one-to-one and small group support to help students engage in learning.
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• Assisting with the implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
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• Promoting positive behavior and emotional regulation using agreed strategies.
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• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
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• Supporting students with personal care, where necessary, in a dignified and respectful manner.
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• Monitoring and recording student progress, contributing to reports and feedback for teachers and families
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What the School offers:

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• The opportunity to be part of a founding team in a brand-new, purpose-built school.
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• A supportive and inclusive working environment with a focus on collaboration.
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• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, including SEND-specific training.
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• Access to state-of-the-art facilities tailored to the needs of children with ASC and SEMH.
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• The rewarding experience of helping children achieve their potential in a nurturing and supportive setting.
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What We're Looking For

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• Experience working with children, ideally in a SEND or educational setting (desirable but not essential).
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• A passion for supporting children with ASC and SEMH needs.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
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• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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• Relevant qualifications, such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, are desirable but not essential.
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Benefits:

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• Life assurance
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• Competitive Pension
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• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
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• Employee assistance programme
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• Car lease scheme
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• Fully funded training and qualifications
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• Bike to work scheme
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• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more!
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If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant in Derby looking for a new challenge please send your cv today. We will then send you an application form. If you would like more infromation please call 07977 178199 or email #####

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School Staffing Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

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Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

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Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.