Derbyshire County Council
SEN Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant (SESND) – Holme Hall Primary School
Closing date: 10 July 2026
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About the Role Holme Hall Primary School is a warm and inviting environment where high expectations have always been—and continue to be—the foundation for every pupil’s success. Our dedicated team delivers a broad, inclusive curriculum that nurtures the development of every child as a whole person.
Currently, we are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant (TA) with a specific focus on supporting children with SEND and opportunity-based assistance within the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a dynamic role in the classroom, including:
- Supporting children with SEND and those with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Working collaboratively within the school team
- Pre- and post-lesson preparation, including customising learning materials to cater for individual needs
- Assisting with physical, emotional, and social welfare, including first aid duties
- Practicing creative and innovative approaches to learning
- Adhering to high expectations in achievement and behaviour
- Promoting and upholding the school’s values and ethos, including fostering an inclusive environment for all pupils
- Approaching complex challenges with initiative, assessing pupils’ needs, and supporting effective interventions
- Leading small-group intervention sessions as required
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Person Specification
We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and nurturing professional with the following qualities:
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND (a definite advantage)
- Strong teamwork ethos and flexibility to adapt to diverse needs
- Commitment to ensuring every child achieves their personal best
- Enthusiasm for working alongside teachers to diverse and engaging lessons
- Expertise in delivering 1:1 or small-group support, inclusively
- Strong sense of care and safe nurturing presence
- Willingness to never stop learning and continuously develop your practice
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Our Values
- Holistic growth: We foster personalised, child-centred development
- Safeguarding commitment: All staff must share our zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding
- Positive and proactive mindset: We celebrate initiative, adaptability, and enthusiasm
Provisions & Next Steps
🔹 The role operates at 15 hours per week—offering part-time flexibility 🔹 School visits are encouraged; just reach out to learn more
Applications close: 10 July 2026
🔹 To apply, please use the following link: Apply via My New Term ↗
Provisional Interview Date: 16 & 17 July 2026 School welcomes curiosity—inquire by emailing [school contact omitted per instructions].
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