Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEN & SEMH Support
Location: Derby (DE3)
Pay: 90 - 100 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term to Permanent

Long Term Futures are working with a specialist provision in the DE3 area of Derby, seeking two dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team. The school caters for students aged 11-16 with a range of additional needs including autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and complex learning challenges.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who's calm, adaptable and committed to helping young people succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom and during small group or 1:1 sessions.
• Help students develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
• Promote independence and inclusion, adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and therapists to deliver effective support.
• Contribute to tracking and recording pupil progress and wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply - Long Term Futures can support with this).

Why Join Long Term Futures?

• All opportunities are on a long term to permanent basis, providing consistency for you and the school.
• Supportive, specialist setting with small class sizes and a strong team ethos.
• Free access to CPD including Behaviour Management and SEMH Awareness.

Apply Now: Submit your CV today and Millie from Long Term Futures will be in touch to arrange the next steps.