Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 188791 |
Summary
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S41)
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-time | Mon-Thurs 8:30am-4:20pm | Fri 8:30am-3:50pm | Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Note: Due to the role and location, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable.
We're working with a 'Good' Ofsted-rated Alternative Provision in Chesterfield, supporting students aged 11-16 who have been excluded from or are unable to access mainstream education. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a therapeutic approach, this provision focuses on re-engaging students, building resilience, and encouraging personal development.
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Providing structured 1:1 and small group support, both academically and emotionally
Providing structured 1:1 and small group support, both academically and emotionally
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Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed strategies
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed strategies
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Building trust and strong relationships to promote engagement and personal growth
Building trust and strong relationships to promote engagement and personal growth
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Supporting reintegration pathways for students moving back into mainstream education
Supporting reintegration pathways for students moving back into mainstream education
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Collaborating with teachers, SEN teams, and therapists to deliver tailored learning plans
Collaborating with teachers, SEN teams, and therapists to deliver tailored learning plans
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Monitoring progress and contributing to regular reviews and feedback sessions
Monitoring progress and contributing to regular reviews and feedback sessions
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Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach to high-need environments
A calm, patient, and resilient approach to high-need environments
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
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Work in an Ofsted-rated 'Good' provision with a highly supportive leadership team
Work in an Ofsted-rated 'Good' provision with a highly supportive leadership team
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Be part of a therapeutic, well-resourced environment that truly values staff and students
Be part of a therapeutic, well-resourced environment that truly values staff and students
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Enjoy a long-term to permanent opportunity, offering consistency and career growth
Enjoy a long-term to permanent opportunity, offering consistency and career growth
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Access free CPD, including SEMH and behaviour management training
Access free CPD, including SEMH and behaviour management training
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to support young people in a therapeutic AP setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss next steps and arrange trial days or interviews.
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-time | Mon-Thurs 8:30am-4:20pm | Fri 8:30am-3:50pm | Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Note: Due to the role and location, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable.
We're working with a 'Good' Ofsted-rated Alternative Provision in Chesterfield, supporting students aged 11-16 who have been excluded from or are unable to access mainstream education. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a therapeutic approach, this provision focuses on re-engaging students, building resilience, and encouraging personal development.
-
Providing structured 1:1 and small group support, both academically and emotionally
Providing structured 1:1 and small group support, both academically and emotionally
-
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed strategies
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed strategies
-
Building trust and strong relationships to promote engagement and personal growth
Building trust and strong relationships to promote engagement and personal growth
-
Supporting reintegration pathways for students moving back into mainstream education
Supporting reintegration pathways for students moving back into mainstream education
-
Collaborating with teachers, SEN teams, and therapists to deliver tailored learning plans
Collaborating with teachers, SEN teams, and therapists to deliver tailored learning plans
-
Monitoring progress and contributing to regular reviews and feedback sessions
Monitoring progress and contributing to regular reviews and feedback sessions
-
Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
-
A calm, patient, and resilient approach to high-need environments
A calm, patient, and resilient approach to high-need environments
-
Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
-
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
-
Work in an Ofsted-rated 'Good' provision with a highly supportive leadership team
Work in an Ofsted-rated 'Good' provision with a highly supportive leadership team
-
Be part of a therapeutic, well-resourced environment that truly values staff and students
Be part of a therapeutic, well-resourced environment that truly values staff and students
-
Enjoy a long-term to permanent opportunity, offering consistency and career growth
Enjoy a long-term to permanent opportunity, offering consistency and career growth
-
Access free CPD, including SEMH and behaviour management training
Access free CPD, including SEMH and behaviour management training
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to support young people in a therapeutic AP setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss next steps and arrange trial days or interviews.