About the role
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant – SEND School
South Shields | Full Time
£500–£550 per week (pre-AWR, depending on experience and/or qualifications)
April 2026 Start – Long Term Role
The School and Role
We are recruiting a committed Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant to join a Good-rated Secondary SEND SEMH school in South Shields from April 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
You will be supporting secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, all of whom have an EHCP. Classes are small, allowing you to build strong, consistent relationships and provide meaningful, targeted support.
This role will involve working on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils across the full curriculum, supporting engagement in learning, managing behaviour, and promoting emotional regulation.
Many students have experienced barriers to learning or previous disengagement from education. The school’s ethos focuses on restoring confidence, building trust, and developing emotional regulation, independence, and pro-social behaviour, helping pupils prepare positively for adulthood and the workplace.
You will work as part of an experienced, supportive team in a structured and nurturing environment where staff wellbeing and collaboration are highly valued.
Requirements
The ideal Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant will have:
1. A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
2. Experience working with secondary-aged young people
3. Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND
4. A strong commitment to helping young people make progress
5. The ability to work effectively within a team
6. Confidence in managing fast-paced and challenging situations
7. A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) to support a quick start
What We Offer
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
8. Competitive Pay – £500–£550 per week (pre-AWR), paid weekly via PAYE
9. Work–Life Balance – No planning or marking outside school hours
10. Long-Term Stability – Ongoing role with potential for permanency
11. Ongoing CPD – Access to regular training and professional development
12. Career Development – Opportunities to build experience within SEND
13. Dedicated Support – Ongoing guidance from your own personal consultant
About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency, committed to supporting young people and schools across the UK. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality education professionals.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.