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Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant
- Location
- Findern Primary School, Derby
- Reference
- JOB/26/02519
- Salary details
- Grade 8 Actual Salary £22,353.84 - £23,837.16 per annum (£29,719 - £31,691 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term - Due to finite project until 31 August 2027
- Hours
- 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 06 September 2026
Findern Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and highly motivated Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to provide support for a child.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the child's educational, social, communication and personal development throughout the school day. The pupil is currently non-verbal and requires an individual who can implement specialist communication approaches, promote independence, and work closely with teaching staff, parents and external professionals to ensure the child can access all aspects of school life.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the life chances and wellbeing of children with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
- Support the child's learning, engagement and participation within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Use visual supports, communication systems and specialist strategies to develop communication and understanding.
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals to implement targets identified within support plans.
- Support the development of social interaction, independence and emotional wellbeing.
- Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, maintaining dignity and promoting independence wherever possible.
- Observe, monitor and record progress, contributing to reviews and meetings as required.
- Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment in which the child can thrive.
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 September 2026
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.