SEN Teaching Assistant

Heath Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5RH

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Ideally 1st September but can be flexible around notice periods.

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,000.00 - £28,161.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 7 and 8 roles

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or full-time roles, with both permanent and fixed-term opportunities available.

Join Our Team as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive? Heath Primary School is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

As part of our vibrant school community, you will play a key role in supporting pupils in our SEND learning area, our Learning Forest.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with our team and children to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for every child in our Learning Forest. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience of supporting pupils with additional needs.

Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Join us in championing the potential of every child and helping to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where all pupils can succeed.

Visits to our school are welcome, please see below for how to arrange.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 367 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heath-primary-school-chesterfield

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