Job Title: SEN Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: Chesterfield
Contract: School Terms Only (Monday to Friday)
Daily Rate: £92.56 – £110 (includes holiday pay, dependent on experience)
Step Into a Role Where Your Patience Shapes Futures
Do you possess a natural ability to connect with neurodivergent young people and help them navigate their world? Academics Agency is seeking an intuitive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking secondary team.
What You’ll Gain:
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Meaningful Pay: £92.56 – £110 daily, acknowledging the specialised insight and emotional resilience you bring to autistic learners.
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Term-Time Only Structure: Work during school terms only, freeing up holidays for rest, upskilling, or time with loved ones.
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Free Professional Growth: Access complimentary CPD workshops, including certified autism awareness and safeguarding training, to deepen your practice.
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Share & Earn: Recommend a new team member who joins us and receive a £75 Love2Shop voucher through our referral scheme.
Who You Are:
You are calm, structured, and find joy in consistency and small breakthroughs. The ideal candidate will have:
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Firsthand experience supporting SEN children or young people (in schools, respite care, specialist settings, or similar environments).
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A clear, predictable communication style, with the ability to follow sensory profiles, routine-based strategies, and de-escalation techniques.
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Deep respect for neurodiversity and a genuine commitment to safeguarding vulnerable learners.
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An active Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or full willingness to apply for one).
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Two relevant professional references confirming your reliability and character.
Ready to Turn Your Understanding Into Action?
If you're looking for a role where your calm presence and specialist approach truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Charlotta at Academics Agency today:
📞 01302 294522
📧 charlotta.lovell@academicsltd.co.uk
