SEND Teaching Assistant

The Education Network North; Pegswood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network North is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Northumberland. You will support pupils with SEN, help them engage in lessons, and implement positive strategies under guidance.

Working with teachers and pastoral teams, you will help maintain a structured, supportive environment, use de-escalation techniques, and build strong relationships to help learners reach their potential. Immediate start on a long-term basis.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people within the past 2 years.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Previous experience working with SEND students.
• Teaching qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN needs, helping them engage with lessons and develop coping strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to create a structured and supportive environment.
• Using de-escalation techniques and a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Building strong relationships with students to help them achieve their potential.

Skills

Experience with children

DBS clearance

SEND experience

Teaching qualification

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Northumberland

Full-Time | £95-£115 per day | Ongoing Opportunity

We are seeking a SEND TA to join a great secondary school in the Northumberland area. The role is to begin as soon as possible and is on a long-term, ongoing basis.

About the Role

• Supporting students with SEN needs, helping them to engage with lessons and develop positive coping strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to create a structured and supportive environment.
• Using de-escalation techniques and a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Building strong relationships with students to help them achieve their potential.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people within the past 2 years
• A fully enhance DBS on the Update Service or a willingness to apply for one
• Previous experience working with SEND students
• Teaching qualification is highly desireable

Pay & Opportunity

• Pay: £95-£115 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Location: Northumberland.
• Working pattern: Full-time.
• Contract: Ongoing on a long-term basis.
• Start date: ASAP.

Why Work with The Education Network?

At The Education Network, we are passionate about connecting dedicated education professionals with opportunities where they can make a difference. Our team is committed to providing a professional, supportive recruitment experience and helping you find a role that suits your skills and career goals.

The Education Network is committed to safer recruitment and compliance with relevant safeguarding standards. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and the required safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.