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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 105 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism (1:1 EYFS-Level Support - Year 4)
Location: Derby, DE22
Weekly Rate: £105 - £115 daily rate
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a calm, compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism? Are you confident delivering EYFS-level support to children in KS2?
About the Role
Long Term Futures are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Derby (DE22). We're looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a Year 4 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who is currently working on an individualised curriculum at EYFS level.
The ideal candidate will provide consistent, nurturing support and use tailored communication tools and structured routines to support the child's engagement, emotional regulation, and independence.
This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil working at EYFS developmental level
Deliver a tailored, play-based and structured learning programme
Use communication strategies such as PECS, visual schedules, and sensory regulation techniques
Help manage the child's sensory needs and emotional responses
Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and external specialists
Track progress and celebrate small, meaningful stepsWhat We're Looking For
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting pupils with ASD, particularly those working at early development stages
Understanding of the EYFS framework, communication tools, and sensory strategies
Calm, patient, and proactive approach
Strong commitment to consistency, routine, and inclusive supportWhy Work with Long Term Futures?
Long-term, full-time roles - no daily supply
Support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEND
Access to free CPD, including Autism Awareness & Behaviour Strategies
Trial days offered to ensure the school and setting are right for you
Weekly pay and easy online timesheetsNext Steps - Our 5-Step Process
Apply - Send us your CV via the application form
Initial Call - We'll chat through your experience and preferences
School Match - We'll find a role that suits your skills
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
Start Work - Begin supporting a pupil who needs youA valid DBS and two references are required before attending a trial day.
If this isn't quite the right fit, reach out to India @ Long Term Futures to explore other SEN roles across Derbyshire and NottinghamshireBefore You Apply
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