SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Northumberland
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Salary: Competitive

Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive?
Do you bring patience, empathy, and a positive attitude to every challenge?

We’re seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in Blyth. Our school is deeply committed to supporting every child’s individual journey, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

About the Role

Working closely with class teachers and the SEND team, you'll support pupils who have:

• Significant speech, language, and communication needs
• Learning difficulties
• Emotional and behavioural regulation challenges

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing in-class support, as well as working 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping children engage with the curriculum and develop key skills
• Encouraging emotional wellbeing and building positive relationships
• Using tailored strategies guided by specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) and Educational Psychologists (EPs)

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Flexible and proactive in a dynamic school environment
• Experienced in, or enthusiastic about, supporting children with SEND
• A strong communicator with both pupils and colleagues
• A great team player who can also take initiative when needed

Experience with Makaton, PECS, or other communication methods is welcomed but not required – full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive, and child-focused school community
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
• A truly rewarding role where your impact is felt every day

Interested? We’d Love to Hear from You

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow in your career, please send your CV and a short covering letter to:
isaac.jackson-carter@teachingpersonnel.com

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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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.
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