SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in Northumberland. This role offers flexibility, training opportunities, and no planning or marking outside school hours, making it ideal for those looking for work-life balance and variety.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Variety of Experience

Work-Life Balance

Try Before You Commit

Professional Development

Competitive Pay

Supportive Network

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with additional needs.
• Passion for education and helping others.
• Ability to promote positive behavior and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage students facing challenges at school.
• Encourage social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Work flexibly across various schools and age groups.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Nurturing

Job description

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Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs?
Do you relish the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment?
Are you wanting a career in helping young people develop and reach their full potential?

We are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic supply agency and work in a SEND School in Northumberland. We work with a wide range of schools in Northumberland so we are confident we will be able to find a position that suits your needs. As a SEN Teaching Assistant working on supply, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across all areas of the school, supporting and engaging students who for various reasons find life and school challenging.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be required to be patient, hardworking and understanding when working with young people.

The desired SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience of working with students with young people with additional needs
• A passion for education and helping people
• A nurturing and engaging personality
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction and emotional wellbeing.

What we offer

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Flexible Schedule – Choose when and where you work, ideal for balancing personal commitments
• Variety of Experience – Gain valuable experience in different schools, year groups, and teaching environments.
• Work-Life Balance – No planning or marking outside of school hours in many roles.
• Try Before You Commit – Explore different schools before considering a permanent position.
• Professional Development – We offer regular CPD and training courses.
• Competitive Pay – Excellent Daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Supportive Network – 24/7 Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.

About us

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.