Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Salary: Competitive
Make a Real Impact – Every Day
Are you a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with complex needs?
We’re looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at a specialist school in Newcastle. Our school supports pupils with a variety of complex needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing challenges, and medical conditions.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support, both in and outside the classroom.
- Collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning programmes.
- Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Supporting pupils with personal care and sensory regulation when needed.
- Acting as a positive role model, encouraging independence, confidence, and social development.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Ideally has experience working with children or young people with SEND (though this is not essential).
- Remains calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and works well in a team.
- Is adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Holds (or is willing to work towards) relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant certificate or Team Teach training.
What We Offer
- A warm and inclusive school community.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive leadership team and experienced SEN colleagues.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re ready to bring your energy, care, and commitment to a rewarding role where every day counts, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to Isaac Jackson-Carter at isaac.jackson-carter@teachingpersonnel.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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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