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Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 100 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Job Title: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £100 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time
Do you have a full UK driving licence and a strong commitment to full-time work within a nurturing school setting?
GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs across primary schools in Chesterfield. This is a full-time position ideally suited to individuals with a passion for supporting vulnerable pupils and helping them thrive in their learning and emotional development.
About the Role:
As a Primary SEN TA, you will work closely with teaching staff and SEN specialists to provide tailored support for pupils in both one-to-one and small-group settings. Your role will involve implementing behaviour strategies, offering emotional guidance, and helping children re-engage with the primary curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver consistent, targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs within a primary setting.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children to foster emotional security and engagement.
Assist in managing behaviour through positive reinforcement and appropriate intervention.
Support the delivery of creative, therapeutic, and academic activities tailored to individual pupil needs.
Work in partnership with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to promote pupils’ overall development.
Maintain safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.
Job Requirements:
Must have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for ease of commute or flexible site support.
Must be available for full-time work during term time – part-time is not available for this position.
Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or complex behavioural needs.
Familiarity with trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches is advantageous.
Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
Daily pay rate of £100 – £110, dependent on experience.
Work in a supportive and inclusive primary school environment.
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your career aspirations.
Access to professional development and future long-term opportunities.
Apply Now!
If you are a caring, reliable, and experienced SEN support worker who thrives in a structured environment and is committed to making a lasting impact – we’d love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
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