Teaching Assistant - SEND

Location: Gateshead & South Tyneside

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience working with students with SEN and SEMH on a 1:1 basis?

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with mainstream secondary schools across Gateshead and South Tyneside that are looking to appoint dedicated Teaching Assistants - SEND. These schools are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every student is supported to succeed both academically and personally.

The schools are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant - SEND on a long-term basis to support students across KS3 and KS4. The successful Teaching Assistant - SEND will work closely with individual students with SEN and SEMH needs, providing 1:1 support, encouraging engagement in lessons and helping to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

The successful Teaching Assistant - SEND will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and SEMH needs
• Experience working within a secondary school setting or similar environment
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to support students on a 1:1 basis and adapt to individual needs
• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting learning and development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.