SEND Teaching Assistant

Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6GG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,088.00 - £29,062.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 7 Points 8 - 11 , Actual Salary £20,465 - £21,957 - pay award pending

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Generic Responsibilities

Working under guidance to:

1. To work with two SEND children that have significant SEND needs

2. Plan and deliver learning activities under the direction and guidance of the class teachers.

3. Work closely with the class teachers to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, maintain order and an appropriate working environment, including implementation of the school’s behaviour policies.

4. Report to the teachers on the behaviour of pupils during lessons and any issues arising.

5. Establish and promote productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

6. Promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom and school.

7. Liaise closely with teachers and other relevant agencies regarding the work set for a child/class/group.

8. Assist with setting out learning materials.

9. Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other relevant professionals, in liaison with the teachers, to support the pupil’s learning and progress.

10. Effectively communicate the work set by the class teachers to the pupil and ensure that the pupil is aware of the teacher’s expectations.

11. Encourage the pupil to interact and work co-operatively with others and ensure that the pupil is engaged on the set task.

12. Respond knowledgably to any questions from the pupil about process and procedures.

13. Observe and report on pupil performance. Update relevant records at agreed time intervals.

14. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils is maintained at all times.

15. Promote social and emotional development of pupils.

16. Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

17. Support the use of ICT in the classroom.

18. Provide Literacy/Numeracy support to allow access to the curriculum.

19. Provide support for multi-lingual/bilingual pupils e.g. help pupils to access the curriculum and support the development of target language.

20. Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs.

21. Provide comfort and immediate care in case of minor accidents, including support with intimate care where a plan is in place in accordance to our policy. Report serious incidents to the appropriate person for action administering first-aid if qualified to do so.

22. Collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the class teachers as appropriate.

23. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits.

24. Assist with supervision at playtimes and lunchtimes. Support pupils with eating (where necessary).

25. Supervise individuals during statutory tests.

26. Put up displays to enhance the classroom environment.

27. Contribute towards the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.

28. Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the development of the school’s policies and targets in accordance with the school’s performance management and supervision arrangements.

29. Participate in appropriate school-based meetings and training activities.

30. Undertake any administrative duties relevant and appropriate to this post.

31. Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreed priorities and targets in accordance with the school’s performance management and supervision arrangements.

32. Maintain confidentiality at all times and observe Data Protection Guidelines.

33. Understand and comply with the school’s equal opportunities and other policies.

34. Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of this post.

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.

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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 Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 105 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mickley-village-primary-and-nursery-school

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