Teaching Assistant

Overview

Make a Real Difference in Middlesbrough!

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning? Are you ready to be a positive force in a student s life every single day?

Smart Education is looking to recruit a resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the vibrant and committed team in an alternative SEN provision based In the Middlesbrough area. You'll be working as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting with students aged who have a range of additional needs, including SEMH, MLD, ADHD, and BESD
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This is more than just a job it's your chance to make a lasting impact where it's needed most and is a fantastic opportunity for a teaching assistant that thrives in an ever-changing environment that boasts job satisfaction by helping build confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed.

• Supporting students with challenging behaviour in a nurturing, structured environment
• Helping learners grow in confidence, independence, and life skills
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to deliver targeted support

• Experienced working with SEN students in a school, PRU, or alternative provision
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• 6+ months of relevant experience
• A valid Enhanced DBS (Child or Child & Adult Workforce), or willingness to apply
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to work closely with Teachers, Pastoral teams, SENDco s and other external agencies to implement support strategies

Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency placing passionate education professionals in roles that change lives. We re now expanding into Middlesbrough and we re bringing our high standards and values with us.