Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Ashington, Northumberland Start Date: September Salary: £95 - £110 per day Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 August 2026

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting students with autism, ADHD or SEMH needs?

Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with secondary school students?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with secondary schools in Ashington, Northumberland that provide supportive and inclusive learning environments for students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The schools are committed to helping young people with additional needs engage with their education and reach their full potential.

We are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant for long-term roles, with permanent opportunities available. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support students with a range of needs including autism / ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, helping them access learning, manage their individual needs and engage positively within the classroom.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
Experience working with autism / ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH needs
Experience supporting students across KS3 and KS4 is desirable
A patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A positive and adaptable 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 £200 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 SEN Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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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