SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support several of our specialist education partners in Morpeth area.  About the Role  You will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, Autism (ASD), and Processing or Learning Difficulties (LD). Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you’ll help pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop essential skills in a positive, inclusive environment.  Key Responsibilities  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  About You  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  Requirements  Willing to complete a DBS check or provide an updated certificate  Able to provide two references  Proof of right to work in the UK  If this sounds like you, please apply via the link or email Megan.reilly.  Applications without a CV cannot be considered.  All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website