SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs in Chesterfield
🧩 SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support & SEND Support Roles
Looking for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in Derby and the surrounding areas?
Mana Education recruits SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and SEND support staff for specialist schools, alternative provisions and inclusive mainstream schools across Derby and wider Derbyshire.
Whether you are an experienced SEN TA or looking to move into education from care, youth work, sports coaching or support work, we would love to hear from you.
📍 Areas Covered Around Derby
We recruit for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs throughout:
📌 Derby
📌 Littleover
📌 Mickleover
📌 Chaddesden
📌 Alvaston
📌 Spondon
📌 Allestree
📌 Oakwood
📌 Long Eaton
📌 Ilkeston
📌 Ripley
📌 Belper
📌 Burton upon Trent
📌 Swadlincote
📌 Chesterfield
We also support schools across nearby parts of Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and the East Midlands.
👩🏫 SEN Teaching Assistant Roles Available
Mana Education regularly recruits for a wide range of SEN support and classroom assistant positions.
✅ Typical SEN TA Vacancies Include:
✔️ SEN Teaching Assistants
✔️ Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
✔️ One-to-One Teaching Assistants
✔️ Behaviour Mentors
✔️ SEMH Support Staff
✔️ Autism Support Assistants
✔️ SEND Key Workers
✔️ Classroom Support Staff
✔️ Alternative Provision Support Workers
✔️ Intervention & Pastoral Support Roles
📌 Flexible Work Options Available:
✅ Day-to-day supply work
✅ Long-term SEN TA placements
✅ Short-term sickness cover
✅ Maternity cover roles
✅ Temp-to-perm opportunities
✅ Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant jobs
✅ Full-time and part-time positions
Whether you are seeking flexible work or a long-term career move, we can help you find the right opportunity.
🧠 SEN Experience Schools Look For
The schools we support work with pupils who have a wide range of additional needs and learning differences.
❤️ Valuable Experience Includes Supporting Pupils With:
✔️ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
✔️ ADHD
✔️ SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
✔️ Challenging behaviour
✔️ Speech & Language Needs (SLCN)
✔️ Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
✔️ Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
✔️ Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
✔️ Complex medical and physical needs
✔️ Emotional regulation difficulties
Many schools also use nurture-based and therapeutic approaches to support pupils both academically and emotionally.
🌈 Why Become an SEN Teaching Assistant?
Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant can be one of the most rewarding roles within education.
✨ SEN TA Roles Often Offer:
💡 Meaningful relationships with pupils
💡 Opportunities to genuinely change lives
💡 Strong teamwork and classroom support
💡 Varied and rewarding work
💡 Valuable SEN training and experience
💡 Flexible working opportunities
💡 Routes into teaching and long-term education careers
Every day is different, and the impact you make can be life changing for pupils who need additional support.
⭐ Why Choose Mana Education?
Mana Education works closely with SEN schools and specialist provisions across Derby and Derbyshire to match the right people to the right schools.
We understand that successful SEN support is about far more than qualifications alone — patience, resilience, empathy and adaptability are equally important.
💼 What We Offer:
✅ Competitive daily rates
✅ Weekly pay
✅ Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities
✅ Friendly local consultants
✅ Interview support and CV advice
✅ Opportunities in specialist SEN environments
Our consultants take time to understand your experience, confidence levels and career goals before matching you with suitable schools.
📚 Qualifications & Backgrounds Welcomed
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
✔️ SEN education
✔️ Teaching assistant work
✔️ Residential care
✔️ Youth work
✔️ Sports coaching
✔️ Behaviour mentoring
✔️ Care and support work
✔️ Mental health support environments
🎓 Useful Qualifications Include:
📖 Teaching Assistant qualifications
📖 CACHE certificates
📖 SEN training
📖 Autism awareness training
📖 Team Teach or behaviour management training
📖 Makaton or communication support training
📖 Relevant experience in UK schools or care settings
Even if you are new to SEN education, we would still encourage you to apply if you are passionate about supporting young people.
Here’s What Teachers and Schools Say About Mana Education
"Working with Mana Education has been a fantastic experience. They helped me secure an SEN teaching role that truly aligns with my passion for helping students with special educational needs."
"I’ve had great support throughout the recruitment process and feel that Mana Education really listens to my needs and career goals."
📞 Apply for SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs in Derby
If you are looking for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in Chesterfield, Mana Education would love to hear from you.
☎️ Call: 0800 0 255 144
📧 Email: jobs@manaeducation.co.uk
We recruit for SEN schools, specialist provisions and inclusive mainstream schools throughout Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous SEN experience?
Not always. Many schools are happy to consider candidates with transferable skills from care, mentoring or support backgrounds.
Are the roles temporary or permanent?
We recruit for both temporary SEN TA supply work and permanent positions.
Can I work part-time?
Yes. Many schools require flexible support staff for both part-time and full-time roles.
Will I need a DBS check?
Yes. All candidates will require an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one.
Help us create an inclusive environment for students with special educational needs. Apply for your next SEN role today!
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