Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs?

Are you equipped with good communication, sensitivity and understanding? 

Are you looking for a challenging role with high reward?

Teacheractive presents the inspiring chance to work as a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) teaching assistant in County Durham.

We are looking for strong, inspiring, passionate and confident SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) teaching assistants equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with young learners who may need extra support. 

Here, you will be assisting a range of students, creating positive relationships as well as an inclusive learning environment. If you have successfully previously supported students with SEND needs such as Autism, ADHD, Aspergers, Non-verbal, Downs Syndrome then this is the perfect role for you! The role would have an immediate start. Some of your key responsibilities may include supporting learning, individual and group support, help prepare learning materials and look after the mental and physical well-being of students.  

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience in assisting young learners in education on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an education establishment
• Team Teach
• Excellent communication skills  
• Be calm and caring
• Experienced with challenging behaviour and resilient

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.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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 position, then click “APPLY NOW” and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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

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