SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN & Behaviour Schools) Sunderland & Newcastle Full-time / Part-time opportunities available We are seeking dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in specialist SEN and behaviour schools across Sunderland and Newcastle. This is a rewarding role for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on young people with additional needs. Key Responsibilities: Support students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Assist with managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning and support plans Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and development Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or behavioural needs Strong communication and de-escalation skills A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach Relevant qualifications or training (desirable but not essential) What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Ongoing training and professional development Flexible working options A supportive and welcoming team environment If you're passionate about supporting young people and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start making a difference! 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.