Sessional Teaching Assistant

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Tailor Made Programmes (TMP) is seeking professional, dedicated and enthusiastic Sessional Teaching Assistants to join a bank of Teaching Assistants and to be part of our supportive team.

Tailor-Made Programmes (TMP) are short-term, child centred, and focused on pupils returning to school or transitioning to an agreed appropriate setting. Programmes are planned and overseen by qualified teachers. Sessions may be delivered by a teacher or teaching assistant (TA) and can be in person and/or online.

Referrals can be made to TMP from other agencies and services, and from schools where a child has been absent for more than 15 days, or who is temporarily without a school place or waiting for an agreed placement, or where there are other factors which make school attendance difficult.

The Successful candidate will be :

• Supporting pupils with their learning, providing individualized support to pupils with SEND, including those with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language needs.
• Assisting the teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to promote self-esteem and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to provide the best possible support.
• Assisting with the preparation of learning resources.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Supporting students with social and emotional development.

Skills and Experience:

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children who may have additional or complex needs.
• Basic understanding of the school curriculum and SEN.
• Experience in supporting students with SEND, or a willingness to develop skills in this area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities:

• No guaranteed hours but working hours can be matched to your availability.
• Opportunities to work in mainstream schools, resource bases, and specialist settings.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing  8 September 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.