Job Description
1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant | Derby (DE65) | £90-£105 per day | Full Time | September 2025\n\nLong Term Futures is proud to be working with a highly regarded all-through Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Derbyshire, currently seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with complex needs. This rewarding role involves providing individualised support for a child with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, helping them access the curriculum in a nurturing, structured environment.\n\nWhy Choose Long Term Futures?\n* Competitive daily rates of pay (£90 - £105/day)\n* Access to tailored CPD including Autism, behaviour, and de-escalation training\n* Support from a specialist SEN recruitment consultant\n* Clear routes to permanent contracts and SEN career progression\n\nAbout the Role:\n* Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with high SEN needs, including autism and behaviour that may challenge\n* Follow and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies\n* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists\n* Use visual timetables, sensory tools, and structured routines to support learning and emotional regulation\n* Support during transitions, breaktimes, and unstructured parts of the day to ensure consistency\n\nAbout You:\n* A passion for supporting children with autism and behavioural difficulties\n* Previous experience in SEN settings (special schools, PRUs, SEN units), or a background in youth work, care, or mental health support\n* Calm, patient, and resilient approach, with a deep understanding of behaviour as communication\n* Strong interpersonal skills, team player, and willingness to grow professionally through feedback and training\n* Full driving license is a must\n* Must hold a minimum of a L3 qualification preferably in the relevant field.\n\nWhat the School Offers:\n* Free car parking, flexible working days as well as a 4-day working week.\n* Clear professional development and training tailored to 1:1 SEN support\n* A warm, supportive staff team with a focus on wellbeing\n* Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles\n\nTrial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.\nApply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.\n*Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Derbyshire and surrounding areas