Teaching Assistant – SEND (Autism Experience)
Location: Bishop Auckland
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

We are delighted to be working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Bishop Auckland who are seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from January.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly Autism, who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured learning environment.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, particularly those with Autism
Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
Assist the class teacher with engaging lessons and activities
Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet individual needs
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent strategies
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, teaching assistants and senior leaders
Collaborate with therapists and external professionals where appropriate

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you should:

Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role
Have experience supporting pupils with SEND – essential
Autism experience is essential
Knowledge of additional needs such as ADHD – desirable
Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, nurturing approach
Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
Have strong communication skills

What’s on Offer:

Access to our CPD Academy, offering training such as Introduction to Autism, Behaviour Support and Introduction to Thrive
Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant
Competitive pay rates
Refer-a-friend bonus of £50
Access to high-quality placements through Teaching Personnel, who have excellent relationships with schools across the local area

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s 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. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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£95 - 105 per day

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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham Start Date: February 2026 Contract: Initially until Easter 2026, with the potential for a permanent positionA supportive primary sc

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