SEN Learning Support Assistant – Term-Time + CPD Access

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

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.