SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

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

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support a child with complex SEND in the Reception class. Ideal candidates will have experience with primary school pupils and pupils with SEND. The position offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development. This role is temporary, spanning from November 2025 to July 2026.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with complex SEND in the Reception class.
• Work collaboratively with another Teaching Assistant.
• Provide high level of support to the child.

Skills

Experience of working with primary school aged children

Experience of working with pupils with SEND

A passion for the progress of primary school pupils

An ability to work as part of a team

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

Gateshead, NE8

£440 - £460 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

November 2025 July 2026

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis at a Primary School in Gateshead (NE8).

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be working in the Reception class at school, supporting a child with complex SEND (non-verbal and challenging behaviour). This role is shared with another Teaching Assistant in the class so that the child always has a high level of support. This is a Good Primary School, where all children are given the opportunity to grow and develop at school.

Requirements

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

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• 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 a SEND 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).

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