SEN Teaching assistant for secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Description

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work!
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of our students' learning journeys. From supporting hands-on learning in the classroom to joining students in outdoor, sensory, or community-based activities, you'll help them develop confidence, resilience, and independence — both academically and personally.
Supporting teachers to deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles
Providing 1:1 and small group support to help students achieve personal and academic goals
Helping students develop social skills and confidence through everyday interactions and structured activities
Compassionate, calm, and creative in your approach
Committed to helping every child reach their potential
Willingness to complete training
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School
Benton House School is a specialist SEN school in Newcastle supporting students aged 5–14 with a range of complex needs, including SEMH. Over the past year, the school has continued to grow and strengthen its provision, delivering positive outcomes and meaningful progress for students. Parental feedback has been consistently positive, reflecting the strong relationships between the school, students and their families. With capacity for up to 60 students, Benton House continues to provide a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is supported to thrive.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
~ Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
~"Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
~ Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
~ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
~ Hundreds of UK and international discounts
~ Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.