Teaching Assistant

Job in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

Listing for: TeacherActive Limited.

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-02

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18000 - 23000 GBP Yearly GBP 18000.00 23000.00 YEAR

Do you have experience supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH?

Are you confident working with pupils on a 1-2-1 basis and in small groups?

Are you a patient, adaptable and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who can help pupils reach their full potential?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a mainstream school in South Shields to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant. The school supports children with a range of additional needs and is looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent and positive support.

The school is looking to take on an SEN Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work 1-2-1 and with small groups of children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH, supporting their learning, engagement and development.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children with SEN
Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH
Confidence providing 1-2-1 and small group support
A patient and positive approach
Adaptability and a willingness to support pupils' individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
Teacher Active Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Teacher Active is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.