Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary (Gateshead)

Education World Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE only

Free CPD opportunities

REC Audited Education Status

Trustpilot rating 4.9

Supportive team

Referral bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd. in Gateshead seeks a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support 11–16-year-olds with diverse needs from September. You will assist in lessons, support small groups, and engage pupils in differentiated activities to foster learning and confidence.

The role focuses on autism and complex SEND, promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour while building strong relationships with students and school staff. A rewarding entry into education awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Calm, patient and understanding approach.
• Confidence working with challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for SEND.
• Reliability and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils aged 11–16 across the school
• Providing individual and small-group assistance
• Helping pupils access differentiated learning
• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex SEND
• Encouraging independence and self-advocacy
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting sensory and regulation strategies
• Helping pupils develop essential life and social skills
• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff

Skills

Experience with children

Calm, patient approach

Confidence with challenging behaviour

Strong communication

Passion for SEND

Reliability and positive attitude

Job description

Education World Ltd. in Gateshead seeks a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support 11–16-year-olds with diverse needs from September. You will assist in lessons, support small groups, and engage pupils in differentiated activities to foster learning and confidence.

The role focuses on autism and complex SEND, promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour while building strong relationships with students and school staff. A rewarding entry into education awaits.