SEN Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for schools in Newcastle. The role supports students with SEN across KS3/KS4, including autism, ADHD and SEMH, helping them access learning and manage their individual needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with additional needs, strong communication, resilience and a patient, adaptable approach. Long-term roles with potential permanent opportunities and daily pay between £95 and £110.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience working with autism/ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience supporting students across KS3 and KS4 is desirable.
• A patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN across KS3 and KS4 in class learning.
• Help students access learning and manage individual needs.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Experience with autism / ASD

Experience with KS3 KS4

Patient and resilient

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting students with autism, ADHD or SEMH needs?

Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with secondary school students?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with secondary schools in Newcastle that provide supportive and inclusive learning environments for students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The schools are committed to helping young people with additional needs engage with their education and reach their full potential.

We are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant for long-term roles, with permanent opportunities available. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support students with a range of needs including autism / ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, helping them access learning, manage their individual needs and engage positively within the classroom.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Experience working with autism / ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH needs
• Experience supporting students across KS3 and KS4 is desirable
• A patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive and adaptable attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.