SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEND school in Northumberland on a temporary to permanent basis. You will support secondary pupils (KS3–KS4) with SEMH needs, providing 1:1 assistance across the full curriculum to boost engagement and emotional regulation.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to a nurturing environment, access regular CPD, and help pupils build confidence and progress towards their goals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND.
• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) to support a quick start.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to secondary pupils across the full curriculum.
• Assist with behaviour management and promoting emotional regulation.
• Support engagement in learning and help pupils make progress.

Skills

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Experience supporting SEMH/SEND

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEND School

Northumberland | Full Time
£14.24 P/H (pre-AWR, depending on experience and/or qualifications)
ASAP - Temp to perm

The School and Role

We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a special school on supply on temp to term basis.

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

• 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

• 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 branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality education professio