Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Unqualified)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £104.26 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashington, Northumberland |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 207007 |
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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: Ashington
Contract: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEND TAs) to work within specialist SEND settings in Ashington.
This full-time role involves supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across both primary and secondary age groups. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Placements may include specialist SEND schools, resource bases, or mainstream schools with dedicated SEND provisions. Pupils may have a variety of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, sensory needs, or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
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Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND
Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND
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Assist teachers with the delivery of tailored learning activities and classroom support
Assist teachers with the delivery of tailored learning activities and classroom support
-
Support pupils in developing communication, social, and emotional skills
Support pupils in developing communication, social, and emotional skills
-
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
-
Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs
Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs
-
Encourage independence and confidence while providing appropriate support
Encourage independence and confidence while providing appropriate support
-
Support behaviour management strategies where required
Support behaviour management strategies where required
-
Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
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Have experience supporting individuals with SEND, either professionally or in a personal capacity
Have experience supporting individuals with SEND, either professionally or in a personal capacity
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Demonstrate a patient, resilient, and supportive approach
Demonstrate a patient, resilient, and supportive approach
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Be comfortable working with pupils across primary and secondary SEND settings
Be comfortable working with pupils across primary and secondary SEND settings
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Possess strong communication and teamwork skills
Possess strong communication and teamwork skills
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Be reliable, proactive, and adaptable
Be reliable, proactive, and adaptable
Essential
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Zen Educate
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Zen Educate
While not essential, the following experience or qualifications would be beneficial:
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Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
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Relevant qualifications such as:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Health and Social Care qualifications
Childcare or Education-related qualifications
Training or experience related to SEND support
Relevant qualifications such as:
-
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
-
Health and Social Care qualifications
Health and Social Care qualifications
-
Childcare or Education-related qualifications
Childcare or Education-related qualifications
-
Training or experience related to SEND support
Training or experience related to SEND support
Experience supporting pupils with:
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Autism (ASD)
Autism (ASD)
-
ADHD
ADHD
-
SEMH needs
SEMH needs
-
Speech and language difficulties
Speech and language difficulties
-
Learning disabilities
Learning disabilities
-
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
-
Full-time
Full-time
-
Term-time only
Term-time only
-
No weekend work
No weekend work
Working with us provides the opportunity to take on rewarding roles within education while receiving ongoing support from a team committed to helping you succeed.
Benefits include:
-
Competitive daily pay
Competitive daily pay
-
Opportunities to work within specialist SEND schools and provisions
Opportunities to work within specialist SEND schools and provisions
-
Support from the team throughout your placement
Support from the team throughout your placement
-
Access to a variety of education settings
Access to a variety of education settings
-
Potential opportunities for long-term placements
Potential opportunities for long-term placements
-
Are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
Are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
-
Have experience with SEND through professional or personal settings
Have experience with SEND through professional or personal settings
-
Are interested in careers within education, psychology, social work, or support work
Are interested in careers within education, psychology, social work, or support work
-
Enjoy working within inclusive and supportive learning environments
Enjoy working within inclusive and supportive learning environments
-
Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
Location: Ashington
Contract: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEND TAs) to work within specialist SEND settings in Ashington.
This full-time role involves supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across both primary and secondary age groups. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Placements may include specialist SEND schools, resource bases, or mainstream schools with dedicated SEND provisions. Pupils may have a variety of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, sensory needs, or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
-
Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND
Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND
-
Assist teachers with the delivery of tailored learning activities and classroom support
Assist teachers with the delivery of tailored learning activities and classroom support
-
Support pupils in developing communication, social, and emotional skills
Support pupils in developing communication, social, and emotional skills
-
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
-
Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs
Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs
-
Encourage independence and confidence while providing appropriate support
Encourage independence and confidence while providing appropriate support
-
Support behaviour management strategies where required
Support behaviour management strategies where required
-
Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
-
Have experience supporting individuals with SEND, either professionally or in a personal capacity
Have experience supporting individuals with SEND, either professionally or in a personal capacity
-
Demonstrate a patient, resilient, and supportive approach
Demonstrate a patient, resilient, and supportive approach
-
Be comfortable working with pupils across primary and secondary SEND settings
Be comfortable working with pupils across primary and secondary SEND settings
-
Possess strong communication and teamwork skills
Possess strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Be reliable, proactive, and adaptable
Be reliable, proactive, and adaptable
Essential
-
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Zen Educate
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Zen Educate
While not essential, the following experience or qualifications would be beneficial:
-
Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
-
Relevant qualifications such as:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Health and Social Care qualifications
Childcare or Education-related qualifications
Training or experience related to SEND support
Relevant qualifications such as:
-
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
-
Health and Social Care qualifications
Health and Social Care qualifications
-
Childcare or Education-related qualifications
Childcare or Education-related qualifications
-
Training or experience related to SEND support
Training or experience related to SEND support
Experience supporting pupils with:
-
Autism (ASD)
Autism (ASD)
-
ADHD
ADHD
-
SEMH needs
SEMH needs
-
Speech and language difficulties
Speech and language difficulties
-
Learning disabilities
Learning disabilities
-
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
-
Full-time
Full-time
-
Term-time only
Term-time only
-
No weekend work
No weekend work
Working with us provides the opportunity to take on rewarding roles within education while receiving ongoing support from a team committed to helping you succeed.
Benefits include:
-
Competitive daily pay
Competitive daily pay
-
Opportunities to work within specialist SEND schools and provisions
Opportunities to work within specialist SEND schools and provisions
-
Support from the team throughout your placement
Support from the team throughout your placement
-
Access to a variety of education settings
Access to a variety of education settings
-
Potential opportunities for long-term placements
Potential opportunities for long-term placements
-
Are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
Are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
-
Have experience with SEND through professional or personal settings
Have experience with SEND through professional or personal settings
-
Are interested in careers within education, psychology, social work, or support work
Are interested in careers within education, psychology, social work, or support work
-
Enjoy working within inclusive and supportive learning environments
Enjoy working within inclusive and supportive learning environments
-
Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people