1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Teesside - SEND; Wolviston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is looking for a dedicated 1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant in Hartlepool. This role involves working directly with pupils who have learning difficulties to ensure they remain focused and supported throughout their learning journey. Candidates should have a strong commitment to personal growth and experience with children or vulnerable adults. Excellent daily rates and various benefits, including professional development, are available to successful candidates.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and support pupils to remain focused on tasks.
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to use public transport or have a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning difficulties in a SEN school.
• Meet the holistic needs of pupils under the direction of the teacher.

Skills

Motivating and supporting pupils

Enthusiasm for supporting special needs

Commitment to personal learning

Job description

1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant.

Hartlepool

£85-£95 per day.

Start date : January 2026.

The School and Role

We have several vacancies for an 1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a SEN School in Hartlepool. The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties and usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. The ideal 1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant will be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ to support very special young people. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Requirements

The desired 1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant will :

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.
• Have experience working with children or vunrable adults.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer

As a 1 : 1 SEND Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from :

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Aboutus

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

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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