Behavioural Support Assistant: SEND School
Location: Ashington
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Temporaray Long Term
Salary: £109 a day
Start Date: Immediate Start
Leader Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEND school supporting pupils aged 4–18 years with complex and multiple learning difficulties.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:
Complex and multiple learning difficulties (CMLD)
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN
Physical disabilities
Sensory needs
You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assist with personal care, mobility, and physical support where required
Use communication strategies such as visual supports, Makaton, or AAC (training provided where needed
Support behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families
Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are always followed
The Ideal Candidate:
Has experience working with children or young people with SEND (desirable but not essential)
Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
Can adapt to individual learning and care needs
Is able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Safeguarding & DBS
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
This post requires an enhanced DBS check with Child and Adult workforce clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to appropriate checks and references.
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 (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed).
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