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SEN Teaching Assistant (SENTA) - Chesterfield (Primary & Secondary SEN Settings)

Start Date: ASAP (notice periods accommodated)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (5 days per week) - 8.30am - 4pm - Working hours
Location: Chesterfield and surrounding areas

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting children and young people with additional needs? We are recruiting SENTAs to work across a group of specialist SEN settings in the Chesterfield area, supporting both primary and secondary-aged learners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident, resilient, and passionate about making a real difference in specialist education.

As a SENTA, you will be supporting pupils with a range of needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Emotional, Social & Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD)

You will work closely with teaching staff and wider support teams to provide a safe, structured, and positive learning environment where pupils can thrive.

We are looking for candidates who:

Have experience working in SEN settings (primary or secondary)
Are confident and calm with behaviour management
Can build strong relationships and provide consistent support
Are available Monday to Friday, 5 days per week
Are proactive, patient, and able to adapt to different settings and pupilsTeam Teach training is desirable (but not essential).

A TA qualification is NOT essential for these roles - we welcome applications from experienced support staff with the right attitude and SEN background.

Work across a supportive group of SEN settings
Full-time, consistent work Monday-Friday
Opportunity to support pupils with complex and rewarding needs
Roles available immediately with flexibility for notice periodsIf you're an experienced SENTA looking for your next opportunity in Chesterfield, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss available placements and next steps