SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Morpeth is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in an outstanding specialist setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group help, assist with communication, learning and social development, and work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to create a safe, encouraging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, support work, or youth services.
• An interest in SEN and specialist education.
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting communication, learning, and social development
• Assisting with personal care and mobility where required
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and specialist support staff
• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Teamwork

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you want a role where your patience, compassion, and encouragement help pupils achieve things they never thought possible?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a highly specialist education provider in Morpeth for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team.

About the Role:

You’ll support children and young people with a range of complex additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe and profound learning difficulties
• Complex communication needs
• Sensory impairments
• Physical disabilities and medical needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting communication, learning, and social development
• Assisting with personal care and mobility where required
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and specialist support staff
• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment

We’re Looking For:

• Experience in education, care, support work, or youth services
• A keen interest in SEN and specialist education
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Apply?

• Join an exceptional specialist setting with outstanding facilities
• Access ongoing SEN training and development
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Build meaningful relationships with pupils and families
• Make a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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