1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant in Sunderland. This fulfilling role involves providing individual support and building strong relationships with students facing additional challenges. Candidates should have relevant experience, patience, and a nurturing attitude. Various benefits including a guaranteed pay scheme and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Access to social and networking events

Pension contributions

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Autism or other additional needs.
• Understanding of primary/lower secondary curriculum in English and Maths.
• Willingness to obtain a valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Deliver consistent, reliable support with clear communication.
• Assist in accessing the curriculum to help reach full potential.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

DBS check

Job description

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1:1 SEN TA
Location: Sunderland
Start Date: May 2025

13.68 P/H

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant. This vital role involves providing tailored, individual support to a pupil with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be patient, proactive, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with children, staff, and parents. Experience working with children with SEN—particularly those with autism, speech and language difficulties, or social-emotional needs—is highly desirable.

About the Role:

• Experience of working with students with Autism or other additional needs
• A passion for education and helping people
• A nurturing and engaging personality

Key Responsibilities:

• Has experience working with children with special educational needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, learning differences)
• Is patient, adaptable, and able to build strong relationships with learners
• Understands the primary/lower secondary curriculum in English and Maths
• Holds a valid DBS check (or is willing to obtain one)
• Can deliver consistent, reliable support with clear communication

As a 1:1 TA with us, you'll benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid via the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• Support from a dedicated education consultant

About Us:

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the UK, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you're a passionate 1:1 TA who can motivate, engage, and support learners in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.