SEND Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support specialist education partners in the Morpeth area.

• Deliver personalised one‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
• Follow EHCPs and support plans to promote steady progress
• Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and behaviour
• Use visual supports, sensory tools, and alternative communication systems
• Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing insights with staff
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing classroom environment
• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off‑site activities
• Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Calm, patient, and positive under pressure
• Strong communicator who builds trusting relationships
• Proactive, flexible, and a supportive team player
• Emotionally resilient and reflective

• Willing to complete a DBS check or provide an updated certificate
• Able to provide two references
• Proof of right to work in the UK

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.

We offer all registered candidates free child protection and Prevention Duty training. All candidates must have undertaken or be eligible for a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided. Working with us you can expect regular safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.