SEN Teaching Assistant (PERMANENT)

SEN Teaching Assistant - Permanent

• Location: Derby
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay Rate: £22,102.72 - £23,621.50 (FTE £25,729.60 - £28,059.60)
• Start Date: 1st May 2025 (can be earlier)
• Positions Available: 3

Due to open summer 2025, Ryefields 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. Our vision is to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

As part of the Ryefields team, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive and inclusive school culture right from the start

Day to Day of the Role:

• Provide specialist learning support to individuals, small groups, or children with additional needs.
• Encourage the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Liaise with specialist services, such as educational psychologists and speech therapists.
• Offer feedback to students on progress and achievement.
• Support the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities.
• Contribute to behaviour management within the school.
• Implement agreed learning activities and teaching programmes.
• Support students in accessing learning activities through specialist support.
• Supervise students on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• Life assurance
• Competitive Pension
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more!

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.