Job Description:

“If you’ve ever wanted to make a real difference to one child’s life, this is your chance.”

Passionate SEND Teaching Assistants Needed

Contracts Available – September Start

Once you have passed our shortlisting stage, you give us your availability for interviews for the following week and then your in, no messing about!!!!!

Classroom Recruiters is the preferred supplier of small, supportive schools across the Matlock and Belper area. These schools trust us to find the very best staff to support their new cohort of pupils starting this September.

Because of this trusted partnership, these schools give us garanteed spots for intervews for suitable staff that pass our shortlisting stage.

As you know, competition for these roles is fierce. However, through Classroom Recruiters, you don’t need to complete endless application forms. If you pass our shortlisting stage, we will arrange a final interview directly with the school the following week!!!!!!.

As the preferred supplier for staff, meaning we shortlist candidates on their behalf and present only the strongest profiles ready for September starts.

The Role

This isn’t a “sit at the back and laminate” job. It’s a fully 1:1 role, giving you the time and headspace to truly support one child – understanding how they think, how they learn, and what helps them thrive.

You’ll play a direct role in a child’s development, seeing real progress over time.

About the Schools we work with:

The schools we work with support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism
• Speech and language needs
• Social, emotional, and mental health needs

Many pupils are high-functioning and need adults who can genuinely connect, stay calm under pressure, and provide consistent support.

You’ll be working alongside experienced teachers and supportive leadership teams who prioritise both pupil progress and staff wellbeing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing tailored 1:1 support
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
• Building strong, trusting relationships
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers and SEND teams
• Supporting personalised learning plans

The Opportunity

We have both part-time and full-time roles available across a range of age groups.

You will initially work through Classroom Recruiters for the first 10 weeks as a probation period. If you meet the expected standards during this time, you will move onto a permanent contract with the school.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:

• SEND experience
• Mainstream school experience
• Support workers
• Youth workers
• Residential care staff
• Sports coaches or swim teachers

The key ingredient is simple: a genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of children.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children (essential)
• Experience with additional needs (highly desirable)
• Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

The Details

• Small supportive schools
• Lots of support
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:00
• £106.10 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Schools across Matlock & Belper
• Pupils aged 4–19

How to Apply

If you can see yourself making a real difference in a 1:1 role, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV. If you meet our shortlisting criteria, Classroom Recruiters will fast-track your application and arrange a final interview directly with one of our partner schools.