Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a community special school in the Morpeth area that caters to pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of special educational needs. The school has an inclusive ethos, high expectations, and commitment to providing opportunities for all pupils to achieve their best. The learning environment is tailored to support the additional requirements of students. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The position is to start ASAP on a temporary basis with a high likelihood of going permanent in the new academic year. It is full time, 5 days per week in term time. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a student to provide tailored support, fostering their academic and personal development.Your role will include: Assisting with classroom activities and ensuring the student's engagement Supporting the student's emotional and social development Implementing individualized learning strategies Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to monitor progress We are seeking candidates who are: Flexible, motivated, supportive, and enthusiastic Able to work effectively within a team Capable of relating to a wide range of abilities Committed to improving outcomes for all pupils Previous SEND experience is advantageous but not essential If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the dedication to support their learning journey, we would love to hear from you. 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