Job Description

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant?SEMH Specialism

36.66 Hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Grade 6 SCP 23-27 (34,434 - 38,220) (to be pro-rated to hours worked)

Permanent Appointment

Are you passionate about helping children thrive, supporting pupils with complex needs and making a positive difference?

The Harmony Trust has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and successful practitioner to join our Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of the SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Role with specialism in working with pupils with SEMH. You will support provision within an Inclusion Hub, providing excellent learning opportunities to pupils with SEND. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly inclusive team that are developing specialist provision in a mainstream setting.

The postholder will initially be deployed to the Inclusion Hub within Alvaston Junior Academy. There may be opportunities to work across our Derby academies as part of the Harmony Trust Development Team.

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.
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 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. 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
Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives and shaping the future of Inclusive provision across The Harmony Trust and beyond.

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Full details of the Trust's recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy

We welcome discussions with potential candidates prior to application and a visit to our hub is highly recommended. If you would like to speak to a member of our team, or have any questions please email info@theharmonytrust.org

Closing Date:?11:59pm?January?16?2026

We do not accept CV, to apply for this position, please copy the link below on a browser and follow to the company jobs page to apply:

https://ce0855li.webitrent.com/ce0855li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=1880192IPm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,434.00-38,220.00 per year

Work Location: In person