Teaching Assistant - Derby

placeDerby calendar_month 
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Long Eaton

Job Type: Full-time

Year Group: KS2 1-1 child with Autism We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 to join a lovely Nottinghamshire school in Long Eaton and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with classroom teachers and special education professionals to support students with challenging behaviour.
  • Implement behaviour intervention plans and strategies to address individual student needs.
  • Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students with behavioural challenges.
  • Foster a safe and respectful classroom environment.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications:

  • A relevant qualification in education, psychology, or a related field.
  • Previous experience working as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar role.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and positive behaviour support.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
  • A commitment to promoting a positive school culture.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training in behaviour support techniques.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to their academic and personal growth.

By working with Tradewind, we can offer you:

  • We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
  • We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
  • Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
  • Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
  • Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
  • Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To join us and be successful in this SEN Support role you will need to:

  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have the legal right to work in the UK

For more information about the role of behaviour Support, Please contact Lynne Ferguson on or email

We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be.

We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer

For more information about the role of behaviour Support, Please contact Lynne Ferguson on or email

We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be.

We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer

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