Specialist Teaching Assistant. The Role and School SEND schools in and around Darlington have a great and impactful opportunity for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs on a 1-1 and small group basis. Working in these wonderful schools as part of an established team, the desired Specialist Teaching Assistant will have a caring and patient manner and will be expected to meet the needs of pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. They offer a supportive and welcoming team and excellent facilities designed to provide pupils with the best possible experience of education. Requirements The requirements for the Specialist Teaching Assistant position are: Successful experience of working with children and class teachers in a support role. Be resiliant and able to meet demands of a special school setting. Understanding the needs of students with learning difficulties. Right to work in the UK What we offer As a Specialist Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. How to apply If you are interested in the role of a Specialist Teaching Assisatnt who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on visionsupport