School Support Assistant

CER; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Affinity Academy CPD access

Opt-out Workplace Pensions (NEST)

Exclusive supply provider for NE-based

£300 sign-on bonus

£250 refer-a-friend bonus

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Job summary

CER Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN at a Darlington school. The role runs full-time or part-time during term time, with hours 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Pay ranges from £14.25 to £17.29 per hour, with responsibilities spanning academic, pastoral, and behavioural support. The school serves students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD and MLD, offering inclusive education and life-skill development.

Qualifications

• This role is open to current students, graduates and experienced candidates alike—there’s no single route in.
• Current students or graduates studying relevant fields including Psychology, Nursing or Sports Coaching.
• Anyone with at least 3 months’ relevant experience as a support worker, mental health practitioner, sports coach, teacher assistant, or within childcare or residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to students between ages 2 and 19 with SEN.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored interventions and support strategies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging student engagement and confidence.
• Assist with the implementation of EHCPs.
• Support students in academic and social development, building life skills.
• Provide pastoral care and emotional support, ensuring students feel safe and valued.
• Support class teacher with managing behaviour within the classroom.
• Support on school trips, outreach days and life skills lessons.

Skills

Psychology

Nursing

Sports Coaching

Support worker experience

Education

Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEN School, Darlington

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Term Time Only

Between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay £14.25 to £17.29 per hour

Are you a support worker, current student, graduate or career changer looking for a rewarding new role as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting young people with additional needs?

CER Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant (also known as a Learning Support Assistant) to work in one of our partner SEN schools in Darlington.

The school is an alternative provision for students with special educational needs (SEN), including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

What the role involves:

• Provide individualised support to students between the ages of 2 and 19 years old with SEN
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored interventions and support strategies
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging student engagement and confidence
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Healthcare Plans (EHCPs)
• Support students in both academic and social development, helping them to build essential life skills
• Provide pastoral care and emotional support, ensuring students feel safe and valued
• Support the class teacher with managing behaviour within the classroom
• Supporting on school trips, outreach days and life skills lessons

Who we’re looking for:

This role is open to current students, graduates and experienced candidates alike – there’s no single route in.

• Current students or graduates studying relevant fields including Psychology, Nursing or Sports Coaching
• Anyone with at least 3 months’ relevant experience as a support worker, mental health practitioner, sports coach, teacher assistant, or within childcare or residential settings
• A Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is not essential, but candidates with these qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply

Why this is a great opportunity:

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs
• Gain valuable experience across a specialist SEN setting
• Term-time only role offering a great work-life balance
• Build skills and experience that count towards a future career in education or healthcare

What CER Education offers:

• Free car parking on site
• Access to the Affinity Academy for Ofqual-approved CPD courses
• Opt-out Workplace Pensions Scheme through NEST
• Opportunity to work for the exclusive supply provider for ten North East-based Multi Academy Trusts
• A £300 sign-on bonus when you sign over from another education agency*
• An uncapped £250 refer-a-friend bonus
• Access to a Guaranteed Pay Scheme to give you greater financial security

CER is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. *Terms and conditions apply.

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