SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education -teesside Primary and York; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant in the TS24 area. The role involves working in a SEND base, supporting children from EYFS to KS1 with diverse needs. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification and have SEND experience. The position offers excellent support, including training and a friendly working environment. Ideal for those motivated to work with children and committed to helping them succeed.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Regular social events

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in a SEND environment is essential.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of children in a school SEND base.
• Work with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Proactivity

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Hartlepool TS24 area - £444 per week

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a part time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the TS24 area.

This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, 5 days a week 8:30am until 3:30pm, working a role of a TA in a SEND base supporting a group of children ranging from EYFS-KS1 ages with a range of needs.

This role will commence Jan 2026 and will be on going with a potential to become long term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

SEND experience essential to the role, also someone who is patient and pro active.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning would be desirable to the role.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support for a group of children in a school SEND base. Must be flexible to changing environments and working within small intervention groups.

The School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing an outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in a SEND Environment would be essential to the role.
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive :

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on : (phone number removed).

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