SEND Teaching Assistant

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