SEN Teaching Assistant/Further Education Support Worker

_*Are you currently working in SEN education and looking for a change? Or are you an experienced support worker with a passion for working with individuals with additional needs? If so, we would love to speak with you*_.

Brightside is the leading and largest specialist organisation in Northumberland, providing a wide range of unique, high quality and educationally focused services to 18-35 year olds across the continuum of additional needs. We are very much community based and spend much of our time outside of the centre, which allows for meaningful interactions and engagement with the community.

We have an immediate vacancy and several vacancies with a proposed June start date, to accommodate new referrals in to our services.

We are seeking professional and motivated people to join established, busy and happy teams.
* We offer full time permanent positions with core hours of 9.30-3.30, Monday to Friday.
* Additional hours available.
* Salary is competitive and negotiable, depending upon skills and experience.
* Specialist training is offered with a focus on continual professional development.
* Clean, modern and well equipped premises.
* Established and friendly local organisation that is driven to do things differently to provide outstanding and innovative support.

*Additional Information*
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, in accordance with legal requirements, and the successful candidate will also be required to provide both personal and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

The suitable candidate should possess both physical and mental capabilities to effectively handle the demands of the role. Key responsibilities include delivering personal care and participating in outings, which may involve walking and assisting with wheelchairs. At times, the role can be mentally demanding, requiring a patient, calm, and composed approach.

Please contact us for a full job description and person specification or to chat with one of our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
* Additional leave
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
* Overtime

Application question(s):
* How many years of experience do you have in working with individuals with additional needs?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/06/2025
Reference ID: SW