SEN Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision | Buxton, Derbyshire

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Pay: £95–£110 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term, Ongoing
Working Hours: Monday–Friday
Sector: Education / SEN / SEND / Alternative Provision

SEN Teaching Assistant – Buxton, Derbyshire

Balfor Education is currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in Buxton, Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting SEN, SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence and make positive progress both academically and personally.

About the School

The school is an Alternative Provision setting in Buxton, Derbyshire, supporting secondary-aged students who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

The setting provides a structured, supportive and personalised learning environment, with a strong focus on:

• SEN and SEND support
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Autism and ADHD
• Positive behaviour support
• Re-engagement with education
• Building confidence and independence
• Supporting students to achieve positive outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students.
• Support pupils with SEN, SEND, SEMH, Autism and ADHD.
• Help students engage positively with their learning.
• Adapt activities and learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Support students with emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Monitor and communicate student progress.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months’ UK school-based experience.
• Previous experience working with SEN/SEND students.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD and/or SEMH.
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.
• Experience within a mainstream school, SEN school, specialist setting or Alternative Provision is desirable.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday working hours.
• Long-term, ongoing opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within Alternative Provision and SEN education.
• Dedicated consultant support from Balfor Education.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ learning and development.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Buxton, Derbyshire, we would love to hear from you.

Jasmine McDougall
Email: jasmine@balfor.co.uk
Office: 0121 260 0000

Balfor Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete the appropriate compliance and safeguarding checks.