1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Part-Time) - Belper
Location: Belper, Derbyshire
Contract Type: Flexible, part-time
Start Date: January 2026
Pay Rate: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Qualification Required: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / relevant qualification
Overview
Education Personnel are recruiting a part-time 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Belper. The school is set on a spacious site with extensive outdoor grounds, including a dedicated sensory garden and covered outdoor areas used year-round for regulation and movement breaks. Inside, the building includes a purpose-built intervention room away from the main classrooms, allowing pupils to work in a quieter space when needed without leaving the school environment.
This SEN TA role is focused on providing consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, working closely with the class teacher and SENCo. SEN Support is delivered mainly in class, with planned use of quieter spaces during parts of the day to support focus, transitions, and emotional regulation. This SEN TA role suits someone comfortable adapting support moment by moment, helping a pupil manage the demands of a busy primary setting while staying engaged with learning.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide consistent 1:1 SEN support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs
• Support access to the curriculum across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Adapt tasks and resources in real time to maintain engagement and understanding
• Support emotional regulation, attention, and transitions using agreed strategies
• Monitor progress and feedback to the class teacher and SENCo
• Assist with intervention activities and structured break or movement times
The Ideal Candidate
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis in a UK primary school
• Confident working independently while following guidance from teaching staff
• Calm, consistent, and clear with expectations and boundaries
• Communicates effectively with pupils, staff, and parents
• Reliable and committed to providing continuity for the pupil
Why Apply Through Education Personnel?
We take a different approach to recruitment. We focus on matching people to schools where they will thrive, not just filling vacancies. We listen to what you want from your next role and work with you to find a setting that fits your experience, strengths, and availability.
We offer opportunities including:
• Day-to-day supply
• Long-term placements
• Permanent roles
• Full-time and part-time work
We are currently recruiting across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, placing staff in Primary, Secondary, SEND, and mainstream settings. Our aim is simple: to help you find the right role and feel properly supported while you’re there