SEN Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Holystone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to use or要

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Benton House School in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5–14 with complex needs. You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

In this role you’ll assist with hands-on learning in the classroom, participate in outdoor and community activities, and help students build confidence, resilience and independence both academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Passion and patience to support students with diverse needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching activities to individual learning styles.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver engaging lessons tailored to each student.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help students achieve goals.
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help students develop social skills through activities.
• Support off-site learning experiences that bring lessons to life.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Creative

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work!

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of our students’ learning journeys. You’ll work closely with our teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

From supporting hands‑on learning in the classroom to joining students in outdoor, sensory, or community‑based activities, you’ll help them develop confidence, resilience, and independence — both academically and personally.

No two days are the same, but every day matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers to deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help students achieve personal and academic goals
• Encouraging emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour through understanding and empathy
• Helping students develop social skills and confidence through everyday interactions and structured activities
• Supporting off‑site learning experiences that bring lessons to life and build real‑world understanding

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have years of experience — what matters most is your passion, patience, and determination to make a difference.

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate, calm, and creative in your approach
• A team player who thrives in a positive, supportive environment
• Curious and open‑minded, with a willingness to learn and grow
• Committed to helping every child reach their potential
• Willingness to complete training

About Us

Benton House School is a specialist SEN school in Newcastle supporting students aged 5–14 with a range of complex needs, including SEMH. Over the past year, the school has continued to grow and strengthen its provision, delivering positive outcomes and meaningful progress for students. Parental feedback has been consistently positive, reflecting the strong relationships between the school, students and their families. With capacity for up to 60 students, Benton House continues to provide a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is supported to thrive.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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