Job Advert: 2:1 Teaching Assistant – Team Teach Trained Location: Whitley Bay Position: 2:1 Teaching Assistant (Team Teach Trained) School Type: SEND School Pupil: Year 6 Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full time Are you a dedicated, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey? We are currently seeking a 2:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and forward-thinking SEND school in Stanley. This role involves working closely with a Year 6 pupil who requires additional support due to complex needs and challenging behaviour. You’ll be part of a small, focused team providing consistent, structured support to help the pupil thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Key Responsibilities: Provide 2:1 support tailored to the pupil’s individual learning and behavioural needs Implement strategies learned through Team Teach to de-escalate and manage behaviour effectively Support the class teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment Work collaboratively with external professionals and the wider school team Requirements: Previous experience working in SEND settings or with pupils presenting challenging behaviour Team Teach certification (essential) Strong interpersonal skills, patience and resilience A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, apply today and join us in making a difference in the lives of children with SEN. Be the difference. Be an SEN Support Worker. 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