SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 218901 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant Bishop Auckland, County Durham Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start
We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school team in Bishop Auckland.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential within a positive and inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN
- Support children with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language, and SEMH
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Help create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment
- Encourage pupil independence, confidence and social development
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals
- Has experience working with children with SEN (school-based or relevant childcare experience)
- Is patient, empathetic and resilient
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Demonstrates a calm and flexible approach
- Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Friendly and dedicated staff
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
- Supportive leadership and inclusive school ethos
Applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and those looking to develop their experience within education are welcomed.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school team in Bishop Auckland.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential within a positive and inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN
- Support children with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language, and SEMH
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Help create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment
- Encourage pupil independence, confidence and social development
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals
- Has experience working with children with SEN (school-based or relevant childcare experience)
- Is patient, empathetic and resilient
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Demonstrates a calm and flexible approach
- Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- Friendly and dedicated staff
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
- Supportive leadership and inclusive school ethos
Applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and those looking to develop their experience within education are welcomed.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.