SEN Teaching Assistant, Chesterfield
Academics
£88 - £100/day
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40
Full time, part time, temporary
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About Academics
Academics is an education jobs ceruitment agency.
Job description from Academics
Academics Agency is seeking dedicated SEN/SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND), Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and other Additional Educational Needs across Derbyshire Area.
With multiple positions available, we're looking for compassionate individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable and disengaged learners.
Why Join Us?
✔ Competitive Pay: £89-£110 per day (experience-dependent, incl. holiday pay)
✔ Flexible Hours: Part-time roles to suit your schedule
✔ Referral Bonus: Earn £75 in Love2Shop vouchers for successful referrals
✔ Professional Growth: Access to CPD & upskilling opportunities
✔ Dedicated Support: A personal consultant to ensure successful placements
✔ Meaningful Work: Be part of a child-centred mission to improve SEN/SEND support
The Role:
As an SEN/SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Provide holistic, trauma-informed support to young people with diverse learning needs
✅ Deliver engaging, tailored sessions to aid their educational and social-emotional development
✅ Work flexibly across schools and alternative provisions in South Yorkshire
Requirements:
✔ Minimum 2 years' experience as a Teaching Assistant (SEN/SEND preferred)
✔ Experience supporting SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other additional needs
✔ Strong understanding of safeguarding
✔ Enhanced DBS (on the update service or willing to obtain one)
✔ Two professional references
✔ Right to work in the UK
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about empowering young people with SEN/SEND, we'd love to hear from you!
📧 Email your CV: (url removed)
📞 Call Charlotta: (phone number removed)
Join us in shaping brighter futures-apply today
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Academics pay teaching assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do teaching assistants at Academics get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Academics pay teaching assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do teaching assistants at Academics get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do teaching assistants at Academics recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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