SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Free CPD

Long-term roles

Specialist setting

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs at a partner school in Ashington, England. You will join a dedicated team to help create a positive learning environment tailored to each pupil’s needs.

The role involves supporting children with Autism, SLD, and PMLD, in 1:1, small groups, and personal care where required. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK and be prepared to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Able to build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support learning activities in and out of the classroom.
• Encourage engagement, independence and confidence.
• Assist with communication and sensory-based activities.
• Follow EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Relationship building

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist partner schools in Ashington.

You will be supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and associated communication and sensory needs.

Working alongside teachers and support staff, you will help create a positive and engaging learning environment tailored to each pupil's individual needs. This role may involve supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and with personal care where required.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs
• Support learning activities both in and out of the classroom
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence
• Assist with communication and sensory-based activities
• Follow EHCPs and individual support plans
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Calm, patient, and resilient
• Experience working with SEN is desirable but not essential
• Able to build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
• Committed to making a difference in pupils' lives

• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate (or already hold one on the Update Service)
• Able to provide two professional references
• Right to work in the UK

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Valuable experience within a specialist educational setting

Applications without a CV cannot be considered.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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, with the possibility of a permanent role. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance provided