SEND Teaching Assistant

Description:

Location: Derby City Centre, DE1 - easily commutable from Normanton, Chaddesden, Alvaston, Littleover and Mackworth
Pay: £110-£125 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary with potential for a permanent opportunity

Long Term Futures is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Derby City Centre.

This position would suit someone who already has a strong background supporting children with additional needs and is looking for a role where they can make a genuine, long-term impact. You will work with pupils who require additional support to access learning, manage emotions, develop communication skills and become increasingly independent within the school environment.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
Supporting children with needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language difficulties
Adapting classroom activities and resources to meet individual learning needs
Supporting pupils working towards targets outlined within their EHCPs
Helping children develop communication, social interaction and independence
Supporting pupils with sensory and emotional regulation
Using positive behaviour strategies to maintain engagement and reduce barriers to learning
Delivering targeted interventions under the direction of teaching staff
Providing consistency during transitions, changes in routine and less structured periods
Recording progress and communicating effectively with teachers and the wider SEND team

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in applicants who:

Have previous experience supporting children with SEND
Have worked as a SEND TA, SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA or in a similar child-focused support role
Understand the needs associated with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties
Are confident providing dedicated 1:1 support
Can remain calm and consistent when pupils become dysregulated
Have experience with EHCPs, visual supports, PECS, Makaton or SALT strategies - desirable but not essential
Are proactive and able to recognise when a pupil needs additional support
Can build positive, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
Are looking to commit to a long-term school placement

About the School

Inclusive primary setting in central Derby
Established SEND provision and experienced support staff
Strong emphasis on individualised learning and pupil wellbeing
Collaborative approach between teaching and SEND teams
Accessible location with good public transport links

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

Long-term roles rather than day-to-day supply
Opportunity to progress into a permanent position
Weekly pay
Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
Dedicated support from your Long Term Futures consultant

Next Steps

If you have strong SEND experience and are looking for your next long-term opportunity in Derby City Centre, apply today with your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references