Specialist Teaching Assistant – SEN Support (Primary)

Location: Durham (NE1 & surrounding areas)
Contract: Full‑Time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a patient, caring and dedicated teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Our welcoming mainstream primary schools in the Durham NE1 area are seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide focused support to pupils with SEN, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

If you love making learning accessible, enjoy creating positive relationships and pride yourself on helping every child feel understood, valued and supported, this role could be a fantastic fit.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs
Adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs
Helping pupils regulate emotions, build confidence and develop independence
Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement personalised learning plans
Supporting pupils with communication, social skills and sensory needs
Creating a calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and encouraged
Helping pupils engage positively with classroom routines and expectations

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have recent experience supporting children with SEN (autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language needs, or learning difficulties)
Are confident working within a mainstream primary classroom
Bring a patient, empathetic and resilient approach
Are able to adapt strategies to suit different learning styles
Communicate clearly and compassionately with pupils, staff and families
Hold (or are willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS
Are available to start as soon as possible

Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 TA certificate, SEN training or Team Teach are desirable but not essential for the right person.

✨ What You’ll Receive:

A full‑time, rewarding SEN support role in a friendly Durham primary school
An immediate start
Competitive weekly pay
Access to excellent training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs
A £50 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day

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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