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SEN Learning Support Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Durham
Date posted : 30/01/26
  1. Full Time
£90 - 95 per day

Job description

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Pay: £90 per day
Contract: Term-time only (via Teaching Personnel)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN learning support assistant to join one of our supportive specialist schools in Stockton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people with additional needs reach their full potential.

About the Role

As an SEN learning support assistant, you will support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them regulate emotions, engage with learning and develop essential social and communication skills.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting pupils with additional learning needs such as ASD, SEMH, ADHD and communication differences
  • Providing 1:1 support and facilitating small-group intervention sessions
  • Assisting the class teacher with adapted learning tasks and personalised support strategies
  • Encouraging independence, resilience and positive behaviour
  • Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment
  • Helping pupils develop social interaction, communication and emotional regulation skills
  • Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff to deliver personalised learning plans

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or behavioural needs
  • A patient, calm and resilient approach to behaviour and communication
  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow guidance from teachers and external professionals
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs
  • Confidence supporting learning inside and outside the classroom
  • An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
  • A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
  • Access to high-quality CPD including safeguarding, Autism awareness and behaviour training
  • Long-term, stable roles in supportive schools
  • Opportunities across Stockton, Teesside and surrounding areas

This role is incredibly rewarding for anyone who enjoys working closely with young people and wants to contribute to an inclusive, nurturing school environment.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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