SEN Teaching Assistant – Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

Company: Mana Education
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Location: Chesterfield
Job Description:

We are urgently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for specialist schools and SEND provisions in Chesterfield and surrounding areas.

We are looking for caring, patient, and dedicated individuals to support children and young people with a wide range of additional needs across primary and secondary age groups.

SEN Teaching Assistant Roles Include

  • SEN Teaching Assistant
  • SEND Teaching Assistant
  • SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • Autism Support Assistant
  • ASC Teaching Assistant
  • PMLD Support Assistant
  • SLD Teaching Assistant
  • Behaviour Support Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
  • Classroom Support Assistant
  • 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Primary SEN TA
  • Secondary SEN TA

Experience We Welcome

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • SEMH
  • Speech & Language Needs
  • Challenging Behaviour
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Complex Medical Needs
  • ADHD & Emotional Regulation

Qualifications and Backgrounds We Value

  • Care work
  • Residential support
  • Youth work
  • Sports coaching
  • Nursery work
  • Mental health support
  • Support work and community care

About the Role

  • Assignments across specialist schools and provisions including supply cover, short-term assignments, long-term support roles, maternity cover, temp-to-perm opportunities and permanent SEN Teaching Assistant positions.
  • You may work 1:1 with pupils, in small intervention groups, supporting classroom learning, and assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence.

Ideal Candidate

  • Relevant experience supporting children or young people or in UK schools.
  • A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle
  • Weekly pay
  • Opportunities for permanent employment

Safeguarding & Compliance

All assignments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, right to work checks and safeguarding compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026