Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle
Pay Rate: £90 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could you provide the individual support that helps student with additional needs become confident and independent learners?
GSL Education Newcastle Branch are recruiting compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to work in schools across Newcastle. This role is suited to individuals who are committed to inclusive education and understand that every pupil requires a different approach to learning. Working alongside teachers and SEN professionals, you will provide personalised support that helps learners participate fully in lessons and school life.
The Special Educational Needs TA supports pupils in overcoming individual learning barriers, developing essential skills, and becoming increasingly confident and independent within the school environment.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide focused one-to-one assistance for pupils who require additional support with learning
- Modify activities and resources to make classroom tasks accessible to individual learners
- Reinforce communication, social interaction, and independence through everyday school activities
- Assist students during transitions and routines to promote consistency and reduce anxiety
- Work alongside teachers and SENCOs to follow individual support plans and agreed strategies
- Document observations and share relevant information to help evaluate pupil development
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND, or additional learning needs in a school setting or similar
- Understanding of inclusive practice and the importance of individualised support
- Patient and attentive approach when responding to different learning needs
- Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with school professionals
- Reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting pupil wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Work in rewarding roles with competitive daily remuneration
- Explore placements across different educational and SEN settings
- Strengthen your experience working with pupils who have diverse needs
- Access professional guidance throughout your assignments
- Develop transferable skills for progression within education and SEND support
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.