Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support one of our specialist partner schools in the Cramlington area (NE23).

About the Role

You will be working within a well-established specialist provision supporting pupils aged 4–18 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and associated learning difficulties.

The setting offers a structured, nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on emotional development, behaviour support, and personalised learning approaches. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to support pupils both academically and socially, helping them to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour using consistent strategies
• Follow EHCPs and individual support plans to promote progress
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Use visual supports, sensory strategies, and structured routines
• Monitor and record pupil progress and feedback to staff
• Support during transitions, breaktimes, and daily routines
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development

About You

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Calm, patient, and resilient in a specialist setting
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs and behaviours
• Strong communicator with a relationship-focused approach
• Proactive, flexible, and a team player
• Committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact

Requirements

• Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (or hold one on the update service)
• Able to provide two professional references
• Right to work in the UK

If this sounds like you, please apply via the link or email megan.reilly@teachingpersonnel.com.

Applications without a CV cannot be considered.

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, with potential for a permanent role.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding checks will be carried out in line with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including an online search where appropriate.
We offer all registered candidates FREE child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance provided.
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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.