SEN Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £89.00 to £96.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Belper, Derbyshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 198791 |
Summary
We are actively seeking SEN Teaching & Learning Assistants, to work in Specialist SEND Schools in the Belper & Matlock Area. The role will consist of working on a 1:1 basis with children aged between 4-19 years old, predominantly with Autism, ADHD, and other relating learning difficulties.
The schools specialise in working with students with High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, Global Development Delay, Visual & Hearing Impairments, and they also have a wide number of Speech & Language staff, and Occupational Therapists. On top of this there are multiple mainstream schools we work with too.
You will be a part of a child's ongoing development and route to independence and will be working with other professionals to help create a fun nurturing environment. There is nothing better than watching a child grow and develop into a young adult with the knowledge that you have been a large part of that ongoing development. You will not find a more rewarding role and one with great benefits.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
· Forming a strong relationship with the children in your care.
· Helping the children become more independent.
· Supporting the children within the class with emotional support.
· Working with other education & SEND professionals.
· Working on a child's development plan.
Skills
Empathy towards the children or young adults in your care.
A positive can-do attitude.
The ability to build great relationships with pupils and colleagues.
You must be able to adapt to each child's or young person's needs in your care.
The desire to be a part of a child's ongoing development.
INTERESTED?
Please apply with a copy of your CV.
The schools specialise in working with students with High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, Global Development Delay, Visual & Hearing Impairments, and they also have a wide number of Speech & Language staff, and Occupational Therapists. On top of this there are multiple mainstream schools we work with too.
You will be a part of a child's ongoing development and route to independence and will be working with other professionals to help create a fun nurturing environment. There is nothing better than watching a child grow and develop into a young adult with the knowledge that you have been a large part of that ongoing development. You will not find a more rewarding role and one with great benefits.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
· Forming a strong relationship with the children in your care.
· Helping the children become more independent.
· Supporting the children within the class with emotional support.
· Working with other education & SEND professionals.
· Working on a child's development plan.
Skills
Empathy towards the children or young adults in your care.
A positive can-do attitude.
The ability to build great relationships with pupils and colleagues.
You must be able to adapt to each child's or young person's needs in your care.
The desire to be a part of a child's ongoing development.
INTERESTED?
Please apply with a copy of your CV.