SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside & Northumberland

School Type:
Specialist SEN Schools

Contract:

Long-Term, Part-Time or Day-to-Day

Hours:

Flexible - Full-Time and Part-Time available

Pay: £80-£105 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs across the North East!

We're looking for compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to work within a variety of specialist SEN schools across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Northumberland.

Whether you're seeking a long-term role, part-time hours, or flexible day-to-day supply work, we have opportunities to suit you. This rewarding role gives you the chance to support incredible young people every day — helping them grow in confidence, develop new skills, and achieve their full potential.

“SEND Teaching Assistants don't just support learning — they empower every child to believe in their ability to succeed.”

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs
• Help pupils access learning and develop confidence, communication, and independence
• Support teachers in adapting and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
• Promote positive behaviour, well-being, and participation in school life
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support teams to deliver individual learning plans
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
• A Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND (essential)
• Empathy, patience, and a proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and helping every child thrive

Additional training in Autism, SEMH, Makaton, or PECS would be advantageous.

You'll be working in a network of specialist SEN schools across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Northumberland. These schools are dedicated to providing high-quality, tailored education for pupils with a wide range of needs. Each one offers a warm, inclusive, and supportive community where staff are passionate about making every child feel valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their best.

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Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants must have:

• The Right to Work in the UK (no restrictions)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child/Child & Adult Workforce)
• References covering the last two years of employment or education

• Competitive daily pay (£80-£105, depending on experience)
• Flexible working - long-term, part-time, or day-to-day roles available
• 24/7 support from your friendly, dedicated consultant
• £100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• FREE online safeguarding and CPD training
• REC-compliant recruitment for your safety and peace of mind

Ready to Inspire and Support Young Minds? If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND across the North East, we'd love to hear from you!