SEND Teaching Assistant- NE

Job Summary

A fantastic primary school in Newcastle (NE5) is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional with proven SEND and challenging behaviour experience to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and well-respected mainstream school.

Monday to Friday

08:30 – 15:30

• Full-time Teaching Assistant role supporting pupils with SEND and challenging behaviour in a mainstream school
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour in the classroom and wider school environment
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider support staff
• Implementing individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and tailored support strategies
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

• Proven experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant
• Challenging behaviour and SEN experience essential
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and ability to build positive relationships
• Reliable, committed, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A well-led school with a strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Long-term, ongoing role with consistency and stability
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who need it most

If this sounds like the right role for you, click Apply Now or give us a call on to find out more.

Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and earn a £
50 bonus if they’re successful!

Education World is an education recruitment business renowned for outstanding service by both our supply staff and partner schools alike. We are people-focused-people and are dedicated to connecting educators with the schools and the roles that match their aspirations. We are proud to be working in partnership with schools throughout the North East, supporting them in filling their temporary and permanent vacancies.

• REC Audited Education Status - We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
• Weekly Pay - Always on time, every Friday
• In-house PAYE Only - No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
• Free CPD Opportunities - Upskill with access to a wide range of free professional development online courses
• Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot - Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
• Established Reputation - With nearly 20 years in business, we’ve built long-standing relationships with schools and MATS across the UK
• Supportive Team - Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools - many of whom are former educators themselves
• Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing - always our priority
• Referral Bonus - refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments - our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.