SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £96.24 to £104.26 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hexham, Northumberland |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 203854 |
Summary
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant - Hexham
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in Hexham.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of special educational needs who are looking to make a meaningful impact within a structured, supportive educational setting.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to deliver high-quality support to pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring they are fully engaged in their learning and personal development.
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Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
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Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies
Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies
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Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
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Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
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Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
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Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and professionalism at all times
Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and professionalism at all times
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Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
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Monitor and record pupil progress, raising any concerns appropriately
Monitor and record pupil progress, raising any concerns appropriately
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An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
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Previous experience within a SEND setting (highly advantageous)
Previous experience within a SEND setting (highly advantageous)
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Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties
Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties
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A calm, patient, and professional approach
A calm, patient, and professional approach
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
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Term-time only
Term-time only
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No weekend working
No weekend working
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Access to a range of high-quality SEND placements
Access to a range of high-quality SEND placements
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Ongoing support from an experienced consultant
Ongoing support from an experienced consultant
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Opportunities for long-term and stable assignments
Opportunities for long-term and stable assignments
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Access to professional development and training
Access to professional development and training
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Competitive pay rates, dependent on experience
Competitive pay rates, dependent on experience
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including references and DBS clearance, in line with statutory guidance.
If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEND provision, we encourage you to apply!
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in Hexham.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of special educational needs who are looking to make a meaningful impact within a structured, supportive educational setting.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to deliver high-quality support to pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring they are fully engaged in their learning and personal development.
-
Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
-
Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies
Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies
-
Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
-
Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
-
Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
-
Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and professionalism at all times
Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and professionalism at all times
-
Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
-
Monitor and record pupil progress, raising any concerns appropriately
Monitor and record pupil progress, raising any concerns appropriately
-
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
-
Previous experience within a SEND setting (highly advantageous)
Previous experience within a SEND setting (highly advantageous)
-
Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties
Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties
-
A calm, patient, and professional approach
A calm, patient, and professional approach
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-
A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
-
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
-
Term-time only
Term-time only
-
No weekend working
No weekend working
-
Access to a range of high-quality SEND placements
Access to a range of high-quality SEND placements
-
Ongoing support from an experienced consultant
Ongoing support from an experienced consultant
-
Opportunities for long-term and stable assignments
Opportunities for long-term and stable assignments
-
Access to professional development and training
Access to professional development and training
-
Competitive pay rates, dependent on experience
Competitive pay rates, dependent on experience
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including references and DBS clearance, in line with statutory guidance.
If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEND provision, we encourage you to apply!