Derbyshire County Council
Specialist Teaching Assistant (Y1)
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Closing date: 07 October 2026
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Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's education? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Teaching Assistant to support a child during lunchtimes and afternoon sessions in Y1 who has an ASD diagnosis, showing high levels of dysregulation, Echolalia, Solitary play and struggles with Significant PICA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to implement a bespoke curriculum tailored to the individual needs of the child.
- Provide one-on-one support, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging activities that promote the child's development across all areas of learning, and across the classroom setting for all children.
- Monitor and record the child’s progress, providing regular feedback to the SENDCO and teaching staff.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to support the child’s holistic development.
- Work in accordance with an intimate care plan, including changing nappies and supporting toilet training.
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Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience of working with children in an educational or care setting, particularly those with additional educational needs, alongside knowledge or experience of programmes such as Attention Autism, The Curiosity Programme and Intensive Interaction, is essential.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A chance to make a real impact on a child's learning journey.
If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to support a young learner in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you!
Join us in creating a positive and enriching learning experience for every child!
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
To apply please follow the link on the school website for an application pack Job Vacancies at NCS | Newbold CE Primary School and submit completed applications forms via email to the Head Teacher, Kerry Marsh, (Kerry.marsh@newbold-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk) by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early.
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