Teaching Assistants

Senad Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution is looking for dynamic Teaching Assistants at Maple View School in East Midlands, UK. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for children. The role involves assisting in a classroom of up to five children and engaging in various whole-school activities. This opportunity offers a welcoming team environment and professional development support.

Benefits

On-site therapies

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to support both formal and informal learning environments.
• Willingness to engage in creative and well-being activities.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in a class of up to 5 children.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering the curriculum.
• Participate in whole-school activities and on-site therapies.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Understanding of Special Educational Needs

Ability to engage in play and fun

Flexibility

Integrity

Resilience

Desire to improve outcomes for children

Job description

Maple View School opened in June 2020. We are a small school, with capacity for 18 children, including 7 residential placements, for children aged 6-16 with a range and complexity of needs including Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties, associated behavioural difficulties and Prader Willi Syndrome.

The children follow individualised curriculum pathways, either semi-formal or subject-specific, according to ability, with EHCP Outcomes and preparation for life post Maple View at the core of their pathway. Children engage in classroom-based learning, including daily literacy, numeracy and PSHE activities in the mornings. In the afternoons they can access horticulture, small animal care, cooking, Outdoor School and community-based activities. Individual and group therapy sessions are delivered throughout the day. There is a strong focus on creativity and well-being, with a whole school music session at the start of the day and yoga to close. A half-termly book, accessible to all, is the focus of whole-school cross-curricular planning, encompassing the areas of music, art, literacy, science and the humanities. We belong to the ‘Kindness School’ and daily acts of kindness are encouraged and celebrated.

It is an exciting time to join Maple View, and we are seeking dynamic TA’s with experience of supporting children with SEND. We are looking for candidates with an understanding of a range of Special Educational Needs, the ability to play and have fun as well as supporting more formal aspects of the curriculum. Flexibility, integrity, resilience and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for children with SEND are essential qualities.

We offer you a welcoming and supportive team, including on-site therapies, and a range of professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will support learning in a class of up to 5 children under the direction of the class teacher as well as whole school activities.

If this sounds exciting to you, and you have the experience required, we would love to hear from you.

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. Visits to the site are welcome.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Closing date for applications: 9am Saturday 28th February 2026

Maple View School, 305A Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LL