SEN Teaching Assistant – Support & Growth in Middlesbrough

Empowering Learning Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Middlesbrough’s primary, secondary and SEND schools. The role supports children with additional needs, developing confidence and learning progress.

You'll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff, providing targeted one‑to‑one or small group help, adapting activities, and monitoring progress while maintaining a positive, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Caring, patient, and resilient.
• Excellent communicators who enjoy teamwork.
• Positive, adaptable, and proactive in challenging situations.
• Experience in SEN settings is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist teachers with preparing and delivering differentiated activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour using supportive strategies.
• Help pupils develop communication, emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills.
• Adapt resources to individual abilities and build relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Support pupils during breaks and enrichment activities and monitor progress.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Excellent communicators

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Middlesbrough’s primary, secondary and SEND schools. The role supports children with additional needs, developing confidence and learning progress.

You'll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff, providing targeted one‑to‑one or small group help, adapting activities, and monitoring progress while maintaining a positive, patient approach.