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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – SEMH – Secondary – Chesterfield – Step Teachers
📍 Location: Chesterfield
📅 Start: ASAP
💷 Pay: Up to £105/day (PAYE)
⏰ Hours: Full-time | Mon–Fri | 8:30am–3:30pm
📑 Contract: Temp-to-Perm for the right person
About the School
We’re supporting a small SEMH school in Chesterfield that provides specialist education for pupils aged 11–16 who experience social, emotional and mental health needs. The school offers a highly supportive environment designed to help learners who may have faced challenges in mainstream settings.
With small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and tailored learning programmes, the school places a clear focus on inclusion, positive relationships, and preparing pupils for their next stage in education or employment. Every young person is encouraged to feel valued, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll make a real impact by:
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups with both learning and emotional development.
• Using positive strategies and de-escalation techniques to help students manage their behaviour and build resilience.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
• Promoting high expectations and supporting pupils to re-engage with their education and personal growth.
What You’ll Need
• At least 3 months’ experience working with young people.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach, particularly when faced with challenging behaviour.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
What You’ll Get
• Equal pay to permanent staff in the same role after 13 weeks.
• DBS refund after 20 working days.
• Free CPD opportunities via The National College & Creative Education.
• Step Perks (24/7 GP access, retail discounts & more).
• £100 Amazon voucher through our Refer-a-Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEN consultant with over 10 years’ experience in your local area.
Requirements
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Photo ID & proof of address.
• Up-to-date CV with a full 10-year work history.
📞 Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Derbyshire)
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