SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Newcastle; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Sunderland is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 11-19 with Autism and complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with secondary school pupils, a passion for supporting SEND students, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with secondary school aged children in schools.
• Experience of working with pupils who have SEND.
• A passion for the progress of SEND secondary school pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 11-19 with Autism and complex needs.
• Provide a warm, empathetic approach to helping learners.

Skills

Experience with secondary school aged children

Experience with pupils with SEND

Excellent communication abilities

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full time) — Sunderland

13.68P/H

September 2025 onwards (Long Term Role)

The School and Role

Vision For Education are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with young people aged 11-19 who have Autism and/or complex needs. This position calls for an enthusiastic, flexible, and determined SEN Teaching Assistant who possesses excellent communication abilities and a warm, empathetic approach to supporting young people and the difficulties they encounter.

Requirements

The desired SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience of working with secondary school aged children in schools.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of SEND secondary school pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).