Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Education World Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PAYE Only

Free CPD Opportunities

REC Audited Education Status

Supportive Team

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd is recruiting a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming County Durham school from September. You’ll work with pupils aged 11–16 with a range of needs, helping them access learning and participate in class activities.

You’ll support lessons, manage sensory needs, encourage communication and independence, and build positive relationships with pupils and staff. A calm, patient approach and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11–16 across the school.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance.
• Help pupils access differentiated learning.
• Support pupils with Autism and complex SEND.
• Encourage independence and self-advocacy.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support sensory and regulation strategies.
• Help pupils develop essential life and social skills.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Calm, patient approach

Handling challenging behaviour

Strong communication & teamwork

Passion for SEND

Reliability & positive attitude

Job description

• Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant – County Durham

Turn your passion for supporting young people into a rewarding career.

We're recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a welcoming secondary school in County Durham from September.

You’ll work with pupils who have a range of additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need both inside and outside the classroom.

No two days will be the same. From supporting lessons and managing sensory needs to encouraging communication and independence, you'll become an important part of each pupil's school experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• A 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

Why Work with Education World?

• REC Audited Education Status - We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
• Weekly Pay - Always on time, every Friday
• PAYE Only - No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
• Free CPD Opportunities - Upskill with access to a wide range of professional development
• Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot - Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
• Supportive Team - Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools
• Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority
• Referral Bonus - refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments -our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.