About the role
Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Middlesbrough
£380 - £425 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Starting: September 2026 or sooner if available
The School and Role
A specialist school in Tees Valley area seeks a Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children who have been excluded from mainstream education. Pupils are aged 8–16 and often present with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD. The school provides a nurturing, structured environment with a focus on helping pupils make progress emotionally, socially, behaviourally and academically.
The Teaching Assistant will work in small classes and 1:1 settings, using strong behaviour support skills to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
Requirements
The desired Teaching Assistant will:
Be confident in behaviour management, including de-escalating challenging or aggressive behaviour.
Mentor and build positive relationships with pupils, supporting them through tailored educational packages.
Be resilient, empathetic, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
Have relevant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, particularly those with additional needs or who are disengaged from learning.
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to support your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised for having industry-leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.