Sen Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience supporting children with autism / ASD? Are you confident providing 1:1 support to a non-verbal child? Are you a patient and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant who can help a child engage positively…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 15 September 2026

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About this contract

Do you have experience supporting children with autism / ASD?

Are you confident providing 1:1 support to a non-verbal child?

Are you a patient and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant who can help a child engage positively with learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Outstanding OFSTED-rated school in Derby, who are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant. The school provides a supportive and positive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is looking to take on a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to a Key Stage 1 / KS1 child with autism / ASD who is non-verbal, helping them access learning, communicate their needs and engage successfully throughout the school day.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with autism / ASD
• Experience providing 1:1 support within an education setting
• Confidence supporting non-verbal pupils with their communication and engagement
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt support to meet the individual needs of the child

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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