Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate:
£95.00 per day
Location:
Derbyshire
Hours:
Full‑Time & Day‑to‑Day | Term Time Only
Smart Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a specialist SEND setting in Derbyshire that expertly combines therapeutic care with tailored education for pupils with autism and associated complex needs. You will work with small classes and be part of a team that helps pupils feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their full potential.
Benefits of Working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Competitive daily pay in a specialist SEND school
• Support pupils with diverse and complex needs
• Join a nurturing, collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with learners
• Ongoing support from Smart Education
Job Requirements:
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and complex needs in a school setting
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence in supporting behaviour, communication and engagement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid passport
• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references
Role Responsibilities:
• Provide in‑class, small group and 1:1 support for pupils with complex needs
• Assist with delivering personalised learning and behaviour support strategies
• Encourage independence, confidence and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Help maintain a structured, inclusive, and safe learning environment
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency recruiting for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults