SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Morpeth

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

• Do you have the patience, resilience, and confidence to support pupils with complex additional needs?
• Can you remain calm, consistent, and positive when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour?
• Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND to achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming SEND setting in Morpeth that is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, emotional development, and helping every pupil develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

The school is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and challenging behaviour. Strong behaviour management skills are essential, as no two days are ever the same. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide both academic and emotional support, helping pupils engage positively with their learning and develop key life skills.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Experience working with Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or challenging behaviour

• The ability to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

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

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.