SEND Teaching Assistant
Derby, Heatherton Village, DE23
-110115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Long Term Futures is recruiting for a school within the DE23 area for a 1:1 SEND teaching assistant. In this role, it is essential to have experience supporting children with SEND within educational settings (care experience is also considered) and have an understanding of SEND strategies and behavioural techniques.
The children you will be working with will either have learning disabilities, behavioural needs, and potentially working on an adapted curriculum. It is essential that you are positive, proactive and empathetic.

About the role:

• Working with high level SEND needs such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH within KS1/2 year groups
• Provide 1:1 support to students where needed with the possibility of working to an adapted curriculum
• Monitoring and feeding back on the children''s progress to provide cohesiveness.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• SEMH, SEND and behavioural support experience
• Able to work effectively within a team
• Positive, proactive and able to manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills
• The ability to promote independence and positive behaviour.
• Any relevant qualifications is helpful but not essential e.g. Team Teach, Manual Handling etc.
• Child Workforce DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
• Able to commit to at least one academic year with possibility for an extension.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?
* Long-term placements offering stability and meaningful impact for your work.
* Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
* Free CPD courses on offer including Autism, Speech & Language and Behaviour Support
* A dedicated consultant providing ongoing guidance and support

Next Steps
Apply today with your CV to arrange a trial day. 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.