Job Title: SEND Teaching & Care Assistant. Location: Ashington Contract Type: Full Time Temporary. Leader Education is currently recruiting a SEND Teaching and Care Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Ashington, supporting children and young people aged Early Years through to Post-16 (2–19 years) with a wide range of additional needs. The school is proud to offer a happy, safe, and caring environment, fostering a friendly and stimulating atmosphere for both pupils and staff. With a strong commitment to delivering a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum tailored to each learner’s individual needs, the dedicated team works collaboratively to help every pupil achieve their full potential. Applications are welcomed from recent graduates as well as candidates with relevant experience or transferable skills. This is a long-term position, following a successful trial day, with working hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Leader Education is committed to supporting you by finding adaptable roles and working patterns that suit your skills and availability. The successful candidate will: Have a fully enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one Have experience working in a transferable role Follow personalised curriculum and care plans to meet pupil's requirements Work with pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in group settings, communicating effectively Participate in the planning and implementation of the curriculum through lesson planning and delivery Set up lessons, equipment and activities within the classrooms Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other teams to create a holistic supportive environment for pupils Leader Education can offer: Competitive pay rates Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply) A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience and qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please email your CV to or call us on .