SEND Teaching Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£90 to £110 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TD15 1AW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

• Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?

• Are you confident providing dedicated 1:1 support to secondary school pupils?

• Are you patient, resilient and committed to helping young people reach their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Berwick to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant. The school offers a supportive team environment, with staff working together to ensure pupils receive the individual support they need.

The school is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a temporary to permanent basis, with an immediate start available. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 or Key Stage 4 / KS4 with a focus on SEMH, helping them engage positively with their education and access learning.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND / SEMH

• Experience providing 1:1 support

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable

• A patient and resilient approach

• Strong communication skills

• A positive and supportive attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

michael.puckering@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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