Primary SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:00 Contract: Ongoing Start: ASAP

About the Role We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Teaching Assistant to join an SEN school in Gateshead. This is a rewarding role where you will support pupils’ learning and personal development while helping create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Pupils:

Supervise pupils to ensure safety and access to learning. Build positive relationships, act as a role model, and respond to individual needs. Promote inclusion, interaction, independence, and resilience. Assist with Personal Learning Plans and provide feedback under teacher guidance. Attend to personal needs and support social, health, hygiene, and welfare requirements.Supporting Classroom Teams:

Prepare classrooms for lessons, support teaching delivery, and tidy afterward. Monitor pupils’ progress and record achievements. Support emotional and sensory regulation and contribute to creating a positive learning environment. Communicate with parents/carers and colleagues as directed.Supporting the School:

Contribute to school ethos and improvement programmes. Assist with extra-curricular activities and safe collection of pupils. Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and school policies. Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and par...