Teaching Personnel is Hiring! – SEND Teaching Assistants Needed in Gateshead & Sunderland
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Gateshead and Sunderland.
About the Role:
✅ Supporting children with SEND on a one-to-one or small-group basis
✅ Assisting teachers in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment
✅ Encouraging students' independence and personal development
✅ Managing behaviour and implementing support strategies tailored to individual needs
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience working with children, ideally those with SEND (e.g., autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs)
✔ A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
⭐ Flexible working options – choose full-time or part-time roles
⭐ Competitive pay and career development opportunities
⭐ Support from a dedicated consultant
⭐ The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives
Locations: Gateshead & Sunderland
Start Date: Ongoing Opportunities
If you’re ready for a rewarding role in education, apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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