Required as soon as possible.
TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 3) SEMH Specialism.
GRADE 7 Pt 7 Pt 11 (£26,403 - £28,142 FTE).
Governors are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed professionals to join the school’s Special Educational Needs Team.
The successful candidates will work with EHCP students and other students with additional needs including those with SEMH needs. (The role will not include supervision of whole classes). We would particularly like to hear from you if you have experience of supporting students with communication and interaction needs or SEMH needs.
The hours of work are 32.5 per week, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements.
Relevant qualifications (as indicated in the person specification) are essential. Experience of dealing with young people who experience barriers to learning is also essential.
We at The Derby High School are proud of our staff and our community. We recently received another good report from Ofsted (June 2023) “There is no ceiling to the expectations that leaders have for every pupil. They will do all they can to ensure that the needs of every young person, including pupils who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are met. Pupils achieve well.”
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Any applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including DBS checks.
CLOSING DATE: 10th December 2025 at 9.00am
Completed electronic applications can be emailed to the
Assistant Business Manager ssilgram-clynes@thederbyschool.co.uk
Posted applications should be sent FAO Mrs S Silgram-Clynes at the school address.