SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant SEMH Specialism 

Cottons Farm Primary Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9HG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 6 SCP 23-27(£35,570 - £39,481 per annum, pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have: 

• An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience 

• Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need. 

• Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including strategies for self-regulation and resilience. 

• Experience of working within trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour support.

• Experience of implementing de-escalation strategies to support pupils experiencing distress.

• Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways. 

• The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments. 

• Understand the factors influencing attendance and engagement for vulnerable pupils.

• The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. 

• The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding

What the school offers its staff

At The Harmony Trust, our work is guided by our core values:  

• Respect and Acceptance – We celebrate diversity and ensure every child and adult feels valued.  

• Honesty and Integrity – We act with transparency and fairness in all we do.  

• Compassion and Kindness – We nurture positive relationships and support wellbeing.  

• Resilience and Responsibility – We persevere through challenges and take ownership of our actions.  

• Co-operation and Collaboration – We work together to achieve shared goals.  

• Aspiration and Motivation – We inspire ambition and encourage everyone to reach their full potential.  

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cottons Farm Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 133 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cottons Farm Primary Academy website
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cottons-farm-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Cottons Farm Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org.

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