SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant SEMH Specialism
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE24 9HG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have:
• An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need.
• Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including strategies for self-regulation and resilience.
• Experience of working within trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour support.
• Experience of implementing de-escalation strategies to support pupils experiencing distress.
• Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways.
• The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments.
• Understand the factors influencing attendance and engagement for vulnerable pupils.
• The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.
• The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding
What the school offers its staff
At The Harmony Trust, our work is guided by our core values:
• Respect and Acceptance – We celebrate diversity and ensure every child and adult feels valued.
• Honesty and Integrity – We act with transparency and fairness in all we do.
• Compassion and Kindness – We nurture positive relationships and support wellbeing.
• Resilience and Responsibility – We persevere through challenges and take ownership of our actions.
• Co-operation and Collaboration – We work together to achieve shared goals.
• Aspiration and Motivation – We inspire ambition and encourage everyone to reach their full potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.