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SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview
Reference: 2610/SEN TA/BURT/AP
Salary: £95 - £120
Job Location: Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: Friday, 9th October 2026
🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant Required - Burton Upon Trent🌟
For a specialist SEND School

πŸ’· Excellent Rates of Pay
πŸ“… Long-Term to Permanent

Mana Education are urgently recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision academy for pupils who have been, or are at risk of being, excluded from mainstream schools.

The position is a long term one and will probably be made permanent.

We are looking for caring, patient and dedicated individuals to support children and young people.

🧩 We Welcome Experience In:

🌟 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

We also welcome candidates with backgrounds in:
βœ”οΈ Care work
βœ”οΈ Residential support
βœ”οΈ Youth work
βœ”οΈ Sports coaching
βœ”οΈ Nursery work
βœ”οΈ Mental health support
βœ”οΈ Support work and community care


You may work:
✨ 1:1 with pupils
✨ In small intervention groups
✨ Supporting classroom learning
✨ Assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence

Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

βœ… The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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

Teaching Assistant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

🌟 Why Work with Mana Education?

βœ”οΈ Excellent rates of pay
βœ”οΈ Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
βœ”οΈ Opportunities across a wide range of SEND settings
βœ”οΈ Friendly and experienced education consultants
βœ”οΈ Weekly pay
βœ”οΈ Opportunities for permanent employment
βœ”οΈ Long-established education recruitment specialists
βœ”οΈ We never send your CV anywhere without your approval

πŸ“ž Apply Now

If you are interested in SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Derby and the surrounding areas, apply today for a confidential discussion.

πŸ“§ Send your CV now for immediate consideration.

☎️ Mana Education - 0800 0 255 144
🌐 www.manaeducation.co.uk

πŸ›‘οΈ Safeguarding & Compliance

Mana Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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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Contact Information
Name : Mana Education
Phone : 0800 0255144

Find the right role for your experience

Whether you are an experienced educator, an ECT, returning to the classroom or looking for your next school support position, we can help you explore suitable work.

We recruit for:

  • Primary teaching: EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
  • Secondary teaching: subject specialists across Key Stages 3–5.
  • SEN and alternative provision: teaching and support roles tailored to different pupil needs.
  • Classroom support: teaching assistants, HLTAs and cover supervisors.
  • Leadership and pastoral roles: opportunities for experienced education professionals.

Each advert explains the experience and qualifications needed. We welcome enquiries from applicants with QTS, an equivalent recognised teaching qualification or relevant experience in UK schools. Some posts require QTS; other teaching, cover and support roles have different requirements.

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  2. Follow the application instructions, providing your CV and the details requested.
  3. Discuss the opportunity with our team. We can answer questions about the role and explain the next steps.

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