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Teaching Assistants – SEN/SEMH Secondary School | Newcastle (NE4)

We are currently recruiting full-time Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist SEN/SEMH secondary school in Newcastle (NE4), starting October 2026.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in the Armed Forces, security, sports coaching, youth work, residential care, or other roles that require resilience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. Previous experience supporting students with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

The Role

Supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
Building positive and trusting relationships to encourage engagement, confidence, and emotional regulation
Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and wider support teams to promote student progress
Helping to maintain a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
Supporting students on both an academic and pastoral level
Full-time position, Monday to Friday

Requirements

A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Experience from the Armed Forces or other transferable professional backgrounds welcomed
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Pay

£92–£110 per day, depending on experience.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive SEN/SEMH setting, 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.

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