At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secondary pupils with SEMH needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting schools and young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, work-life balance, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on staff wellbeing and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with secondary-aged pupils and a commitment to their progress.
We are recruiting a committed Level SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEND school in Sunderland. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
You will be supporting secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, all of whom have an EHCP. Classes are small, allowing you to build strong, consistent relationships and provide meaningful, targeted support.
This role will involve working on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils across the full curriculum, supporting engagement in learning, managing behaviour, and promoting emotional regulation. Many students have experienced barriers to learning or previous disengagement from education. The school’s ethos focuses on restoring confidence, building trust, and developing emotional regulation, independence, and pro-social behaviour, helping pupils prepare positively for adulthood and the workplace.
You will work as part of an experienced, supportive team in a structured and nurturing environment where staff wellbeing and collaboration are highly valued.
Requirements
- Experience working with secondary-aged young people
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND
- A strong commitment to helping young people make progress
- The ability to work effectively within a team
- Confidence in managing fast-paced and challenging situations
- A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) to support a quick start
What We Offer
- Work–Life Balance – No planning or marking outside school hours
- Long-Term Stability – Ongoing role with potential for permanency
- Ongoing CPD – Access to regular training and professional development
- Career Development – Opportunities to build experience within SEND
- Dedicated Support – Ongoing guidance from your own personal consultant
We are a market-leading education supply agency, committed to supporting young people and schools across the UK. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality education professionals.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in a SEN school in Gateshead, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or call (phone number removed) for more information.
SEN Teaching Assistant in East Boldon employer: Vision for Education - Newcastle
As a leading education supply agency, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth. Our SEND school in Sunderland offers a nurturing environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs, while enjoying benefits such as a strong work-life balance, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development.
Contact Details:
Vision for Education - Newcastle Recruitment Team
