SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary)

Chester-le-Street, DH3, December 2025 – July 2026

Salary: £475 - £550 per week

The School and Role We are recruiting a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming secondary school in Chester-le-Street, DH3. As part of an established team, the successful SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support to a student with additional needs including Autism. The position operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. Prior experience supporting SEN students would be advantageous. The school benefits from a supportive senior leadership team and is accessible via public transport.

The ideal 1:1 Teaching Assistant will have:

• Background working with secondary school aged students
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Genuine commitment to student development
• Strong teamwork capabilities

As a Teaching Assistant within our team, you benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates paid via the PAYE system (Daily rate depends on your scale, role experience and qualifications, discussed during registration)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Professional development through CPD programmes
• Dedicated consultant support

About Teaching Personnel: We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to young people's development. With nationwide branches, we are an employer of choice for exceptional educators.

How to apply: If you are a Teaching Assistant who can inspire, motivate and engage learners and would welcome the challenge of working in a fulfilling environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 0191 223 5071.

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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.
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