SEN Support Staff
Job description
SEN Support Staff – Derbyshire
Daily Pay: £90 – £120
Start Date: September 2025 / Immediate Starts Available
Are you a patient, resilient and passionate individual looking to support pupils with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is working with a variety of specialist and mainstream schools across Derbyshire that are seeking SEN Support Staff to provide one-to-one and small group support for students with additional needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in care, youth work, or education who are looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
Role Highlights:
Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and MLD
Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP targets
Opportunities available in both primary and secondary settings
Competitive daily pay of £90 – £120, paid weekly
Full-time and part-time roles available
Access to CPD training, including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding & Team Teach
Ideal Candidates Will:
✅ Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs
✅ Be calm, compassionate and adaptable
✅ Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
✅ Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the update service
✅ Be confident supporting learners 1:1 or in small groups
This is a rewarding and fulfilling role that offers variety, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' education and wellbeing.
Apply Now or Contact Us for More Information:
james.malvern-white@teachingpersonnel.com
0115 670 0104
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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