SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

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Company: Teaching Vacancies
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Location: Derby, DE24 8UY
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 23 Sept 2026
Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have:

An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need.
Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and those with a diagnosis of autism.
Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways.
The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments.
The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.
The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding
The ability to provide nurturing environments for all pupils, with experience of working with pupils with SEMH needs.

What the school offers its staff

At The Harmony Trust, our work is guided by our core values:

Respect and Acceptance - We celebrate diversity and ensure every child and adult feels valued.
Honesty and Integrity - We act with transparency and fairness in all we do.
Compassion and Kindness - We nurture positive relationships and support wellbeing.
Resilience and Responsibility - We persevere through challenges and take ownership of our actions.
Co-operation and Collaboration - We work together to achieve shared goals.
Aspiration and Motivation - We inspire ambition and encourage everyone to reach their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

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An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need.
Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and those with a diagnosis of autism.
Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways.
The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments.
The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.
The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding
The ability to provide nurturing environments for all pupils, with experience of working with pupils with SEMH needs.

At The Harmony Trust, our work is guided by our core values:
Respect and Acceptance - We celebrate diversity and ensure every child and adult feels valued.
Honesty and Integrity - We act with transparency and fairness in all we do.
Compassion and Kindness - We nurture positive relationships and support wellbeing.
Resilience and Responsibility - We persevere through challenges and take ownership of our actions.
Co-operation and Collaboration - We work together to achieve shared goals.
Aspiration and Motivation - We inspire ambition and encourage everyone to reach their full potential.

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