SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEND) Primary/Secondary
Location: Newcastle
Start Date: ASAP/Negotiable
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to make a real difference in a vibrant school community?
We are seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our team in Newcastle. In this role, you will work closely with students, teachers, and support staff to help provide tailored support, enabling all students to access the curriculum and thrive both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting students with a range of SEND needs within the classroom and in small group settings
- Assisting with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
- Encouraging positive behaviour and fostering independence
- Collaborating with teachers and SEND coordinators to adapt learning materials
- Helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential)
- Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Commitment to promoting inclusion and student well-being
If you’re ready to help our students reach their full potential and be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you!
Interested? Apply now by sending your CV and a brief cover letter to isaac.jackson-carter@teachingpersonnel.com
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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