SEN Teaching Assistant; EYFS​/KS1

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (EYFS / KS1) – Ad Hoc & Long-Term Roles

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday–Friday, term time)

We are an education recruitment agency working in partnership with SEN schools across North East, and we are currently recruiting EYFS / KS1 SEN Teaching Assistants for both ad-hoc (supply) and long-term roles. You will be supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs within specialist SEN school settings, helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN
• Support children with learning, communication, and emotional needs
• Assist with personal care where required
• Implement behaviour and support strategies set by the school
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff

• Experience working with children in EYFS and/or KS1
• Previous experience in SEN schools or specialist settings (preferred)
• Experience supporting needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH (desirable)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Enhanced DBS the Update Service (or willingness to apply through the agency)

• Flexible ad-hoc supply work and long-term placements
• Consistent hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Opportunities to work in specialist SEN schools across North East
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to SEN-focused training and CPD

If you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman  with an up-to-date copy of your CV, and give us a call on  for an informal chat about opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and operate as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.