Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Durham

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a full time Teaching Assistant for a specialist secondary school in Durham. Supporting students aged 11 to 16 with Special Educational Needs.

What you'll be doing:

Providing tailored support to students with SEND, meeting individual needs academically and personally. Working with teachers to adapt resources and deliver engaging lessons. Offering 1:1 and small group support, building positive relationships, promoting independence. Assisting with EHCP implementation. Maintaining safe, structured, inclusive learning environments. Encouraging social skills and positive behaviour. Liaising with staff, parents and external professionals.

You need:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (ideally in secondary settings)
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Adaptability and creativity in meeting diverse learning needs
• Effective behaviour management skills
• Genuine commitment to promoting student independence and confidence

Contract: Full time, temp
Location: Durham, Ages 11 to 16

If you've got SEND experience and want to make a real impact, send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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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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