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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 12 December 2025
Salary: £89.00 to £96.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 January 2026
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 197400

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Summary

​Special Needs Teaching Assistants Needed - Chesterfield & Surrounding Areas

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people?
Interested in gaining experience across Mainstream and SEND school settings?
Looking for a role that offers flexibility and a genuine opportunity to start or grow your career in education?

SupplyGo Education is expanding our team of dedicated Teaching Assistants and we'd love to hear from individuals with a wide range of experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults.



About the Role

We are currently recruiting SEND and Mainstream Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of Primary and Special Educational Needs settings aound Chesterfield. Roles are available on a full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply basis.

Whether you have previous school-based experience or you're hoping to take your first step into the education sector, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in a rewarding environment.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
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Support work or care


Support work or care
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Residential or elderly care


Residential or elderly care
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Youth work or community roles


Youth work or community roles
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Coaching or sports coaching


Coaching or sports coaching
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Any role involving supporting children or vulnerable individuals


Any role involving supporting children or vulnerable individuals



Working Hours
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Full Time: 08:30 - 15:30


Full Time: 08:30 - 15:30
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Mornings Only: 08:30 - 12:30


Mornings Only: 08:30 - 12:30
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Afternoons Only: 12:30 - 15:30


Afternoons Only: 12:30 - 15:30



Age Groups You May Support
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Primary Schools: Ages 4-11


Primary Schools: Ages 4-11
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SEND Schools: Ages 4-25


SEND Schools: Ages 4-25



What We're Looking For

No formal qualifications are required - just transferable skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to support young people. Any relevant qualifications will be considered an advantage.



Typical Responsibilities
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Supporting teaching staff to maintain a safe and positive classroom environment


Supporting teaching staff to maintain a safe and positive classroom environment
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Encouraging and motivating pupils throughout their learning


Encouraging and motivating pupils throughout their learning
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Helping students engage with the curriculum and classroom activities


Helping students engage with the curriculum and classroom activities
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Promoting interaction, participation, and independence


Promoting interaction, participation, and independence



If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today with your CV.

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