Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant - Hexham We are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in Hexham. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of special educational needs who are committed to making a meaningful difference within a structured and supportive educational environment. Working under the guidance of teaching staff and senior leaders, you will provide high-quality support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage fully in their learning and personal development. - Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND - Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning strategies - Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development - Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment - Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies - Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and professionalism at all times Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and professionalism at all times - Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals - Monitor and record pupil progress, raising any concerns appropriately Monitor and record pupil progress, raising any concerns appropriately - Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one - Previous experience within a SEND setting (highly advantageous) Previous experience within a SEND setting (highly advantageous) - Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties - A calm, patient, and professional approach A calm, patient, and professional approach - Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills - A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - Monday to Friday Monday to Friday - Term-time only Term-time only - No weekend working No weekend working - Access to a variety of high-quality SEND placements Access to a variety of high-quality SEND placements - Ongoing support from an experienced consultant Ongoing support from an experienced consultant - Opportunities for long-term and stable assignments Opportunities for long-term and stable assignments - Professional development and training opportunities Professional development and training opportunities - Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including references and DBS clearance, in line with statutory guidance. If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a rewarding role within a specialist SEND provision, we encourage you to apply.