SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Long-Term Stability

Ongoing CPD

Career Development

Dedicated Support

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a committed Level SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEND school in Hexham. This is a full-time, long-term role with potential to become permanent for the right candidate, supporting secondary pupils (KS3-4) with SEMH needs.

You will work 1:1 with pupils across the full curriculum, help engagement, manage behaviour and promote emotional regulation. DBS on Update Service preferred to support a quick start.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Experience supporting SEMH and/or SEND.
• Strong commitment to helping young people make progress.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Confidence in managing fast-paced and challenging situations.
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis across the full curriculum, promoting engagement in learning.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation in a SEND setting.

Skills

Experience working with secondary-aged

SEMH SEND experience

Commitment to progress

Teamwork

Behaviour management

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEND School
Gateshead | Full Time
£14.24 P/H (pre-AWR, depending on experience and/or qualifications)
ASAP - Long Term Role

The School and Role

We are recruiting a committed Level SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEND school in Hexham. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will be supporting secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, all of whom have an EHCP. Classes are small, allowing you to build strong, consistent relationships and provide meaningful, targeted support.

This role will involve working on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils across the full curriculum, supporting engagement in learning, managing behaviour, and promoting emotional regulation.

Many students have experienced barriers to learning or previous disengagement from education. The school's ethos focuses on restoring confidence, building trust, and developing emotional regulation, independence, and pro-social behaviour, helping pupils prepare positively for adulthood and the workplace.

You will work as part of an experienced, supportive team in a structured and nurturing environment where staff wellbeing and collaboration are highly valued.

Requirements

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND
• A strong commitment to helping young people make progress
• The ability to work effectively within a team
• Confidence in managing fast-paced and challenging situations
• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) to support a quick start

What We Offer

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Work-Life Balance - No planning or marking outside school hours
• Long-Term Stability - Ongoing role with potential for permanency
• Ongoing CPD - Access to regular training and professional development
• Career Development - Opportunities to build experience within SEND
• Dedicated Support - Ongoing guidance from your own personal consultant

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency, committed to supporting young people and schools across the UK. With branc