SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant | Alternative Provision School | Chesterfield (S40) | £95-£110 per day | Long Term Role | Starting September 2025

The Opportunity:

• Join a dedicated team at a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) School in Chesterfield, supporting students with autism, behavioural challenges, and complex needs who require a more tailored educational environment than mainstream settings can offer.
• This is a long-term, full-time role starting in September 2025, ideal for experienced SEN practitioners looking to make a lasting impact.
• Work closely with the SENCo and class teachers to deliver targeted support.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
• Full-time, paid up to £110 per day.
• Based in Chesterfield with good transport links and free car parking.
• Immediate start, with potential for long-term placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored support under the direction of the SENCo to meet the needs of pupils with autism and behavioural issues.
• Helping maintain a calm, and structured learning environment using effective behaviour management strategies.
• As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs.
• Help pupils stay engaged in class by adapting resources and tasks as needed.
• Promote inclusion and support students' emotional and academic development.
• Assist students in developing independence, organisation, and confidence.

Who We're Looking For:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification (essential).
• Experience working in an Alternative Provision, PRU, or specialist SEN setting (preferred).
• Strong background in supporting students with ASD, SEMH, or behavioural challenges.
• Someone who is proactive, adaptable, and able to step into the role with confidence, ready to make an immediate, positive impact
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to managing behaviour.
• Passion for inclusive education and helping young people succeed against the odds.
• Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily rates: £95-£110 per day.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Focus on staff wellbeing and supportive school environments.

If you have experience working with pupils with ASD, managing challenging behaviours and complex communication needs, and you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Long Term Futures, or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.

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