SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Morpeth to support students with profound learning difficulties in a specialised setting. The role requires a relevant qualification and experience working with SEN individuals. Responsibilities include aiding individualised learning plans and therapeutic interventions. In return, competitive pay and career progression opportunities are offered. Candidates must have strong organisational and communication skills. This role is essential for making a difference in at-risk learners' lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Wellbeing programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with SEN individuals.
• Good organisational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Support students with profound learning difficulties.
• Help with individualised learning plans and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with SEN

Good time management and organisational skills

Behaviour management skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant - level 2 or level 3

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Morpeth area

Up to £500 per week

About the role

Connex Education is seeking dedicated full-time SEND Teaching Assistants for a specialised Morpeth, Northumberland SEN School for January 2026.

This vital role, paying up to £475 per week, focuses on supporting students with profound learning difficulties and complex special educational needs. Working with students who have profound learning difficulties requires exceptional patience, empathy, and specialised skills. You’ll be supporting young people who may have severe cognitive impairments, multiple disabilities, or complex medical needs that significantly impact their learning and daily functioning.

If you are compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant then apply today!

About the School/Organisation:

The school offers a specialist environment with individualised learning plans, therapeutic interventions, and an experienced, supportive team.

Assignment Details:

The role provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in at‑risk learners’ lives within a dedicated SEN setting.

Candidates must be based in Morpeth or surrounding areas. Apply if you’re passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable young people.

In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion
• courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:

• Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant- level 2 or level 3
• Have experience working with individuals with SEN
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Confident in your behaviour management skills
• Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people
• Hold a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one through Connex
• Team Teach trained- preferred
• Be able to show proof of work in the UK

If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today!

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.