SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 ASD Support - EYFS Curriculum)
Location: DE6, Derbyshire
Day Rate: £95-£105 per day (term time only)
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Start Date: 1st September 2025

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with ASD? Do you have a calm, nurturing approach and a solid understanding of EYFS-level learning?

Long Term Futures are working with a warm and inclusive primary school in the DE6 area to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 4 pupil with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Although in Key Stage 2, the pupil follows an individualised curriculum at EYFS level, so familiarity with early years approaches and sensory regulation strategies is essential.

This full-time role begins in September 2025 and offers the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate. The school is part of a supportive multi-academy trust and is known for its nurturing ethos and commitment to inclusion.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with complex needs in Year 4
• Follow a personalised EYFS-level curriculum focused on communication and sensory integration
• Use tools such as PECS, visual timetables, and structured play
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Monitor emotional regulation and respond appropriately to sensory needs
• Foster independence, engagement, and a sense of security

What We're Looking For:

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD or significant developmental delay
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and sensory processing strategies
• Calm, patient, and proactive with a commitment to consistency and structure
• Confident delivering tailored learning activities and 1:1 interventions

Why Choose Long Term Futures?

• Long-term placements with the potential to go permanent
• Access to a network of schools across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
• Friendly and dedicated consultant support
• Online timesheets, out-of-hours contact, and paid trial days
• Free CPD including ASD Awareness and Sensory Needs Training

Commutable from: Ashbourne, Belper, Brailsford, Hulland Ward, Derby City, Uttoxeter, Mayfield

Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process:

1. Apply - Submit your CV
2. Phone Call - We'll talk about your experience and goals
3. Compliance - Complete a few quick checks
4. Trial Day - Spend time in school to ensure it's a good match
5. Start Work - Make a real impact in a child's school journey

Please note: You must hold a current DBS and provide two references before attending a trial day.

If this isn't the right role for you, please get in touch with India @ Long Term Futures to explore other opportunities.