Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for positions in schools within Middlesbrough. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience and a strong understanding of safeguarding. The role promotes flexibility and provides excellent support for staff, along with competitive pay and benefits. A minimum of Level 2 or 3 qualification, along with experience in educational settings, is essential.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants

Flexibility to choose working days

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and Certificates

Referral Scheme up to £200

Market-leading rates of pay

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and help them thrive towards success in an SEND setting.
• Work within local schools for short-term or long-term positions.

Skills

SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience

Experience working within a Primary or Secondary Setting

Good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Excellent classroom management

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment

Experience of supporting young people on a 1:1 basis

Behavioural Management experience

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Middlesbrough

Start Date: Immediate or November 2025

Salary: £80- £100 per day (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time

Do you have a passion for working in an SEND setting?

Do you love to support and focus on student success?

Do you consider yourself to be hard‑working and reliable?

TeacherActive are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Middlesbrough. We have an amazing opportunity to work within the local schools in the Middlesbrough area. We create amazing rapport with our schools and support all our staff with the on‑boarding process!

The schools have many ambitions to achieve including a strong focus on creating a culture of success and positivity towards learning.

We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to deliver a day‑to‑day, short‑term or long‑term position in education. You will have the guaranteed opportunity to support pupils and help them thrive towards success. This is a great chance to widen your experience and have the excitement of working within local schools.

A successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience
• Experience working within a Primary or Secondary Setting
• A good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Excellent classroom management
• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• Experience of supporting young people on a 1:1 basis (desirable)
• Behavioural Management experience (desirable)

In return you can expect excellent benefits and rewards:

• A dedicated team of consultants available to help you with the on‑boarding process.
• Flexibility to choose working days, to suit around other commitments. We will be more than happy to work around you!
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the MyProgression Channel.
• Referral Scheme when recommending a friend of up to £200
• Market‑leading rates of pay.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.