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: A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience working with secondary-aged young people Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND A strong commitment to helping young people make progress The ability to work effectively within a team Confidence in managing fast-paced and challenging situations 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: Competitive Pay – £500–£550 per week (pre-AWR), paid weekly via PAYE Work–Life Balance – No planning or marking outside school hours Long-Term Stability – Ongoing role with potential for permanency Ongoing CPD – Access to regular training and professional development Career Development – Opportunities to build experience within SEND 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. How to Apply If you are a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in a Good-rated secondary SEMH school in South Shields, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or call for more information.