SEND Teaching Assistant – Newcastle

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2027
Contract: Long-Term

Help Children Reach Their Full Potential

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have experience working with pupils who require extra guidance, patience and encouragement?

Schools Mutual Services is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a number of welcoming schools across Newcastle from September 2027.

These are long-term, full-time opportunities, supporting children on a 1:1 basis and helping them to succeed both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with individual pupils who require additional support throughout the school day.

You’ll be supporting children with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Behavioural needs

Working alongside class teachers and SEND teams, you’ll help pupils access learning, build confidence, develop social skills and achieve positive outcomes in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Every child is different, making this a rewarding role where your patience, creativity and encouragement can make a genuine difference.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEND.
• Has experience working with Autism, ADHD or behavioural needs.
• Is patient, calm and compassionate.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Is confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Works well as part of a wider school team.
• Is committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Experience in schools, alternative provisions, care settings, youth work or support work is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunities.
• September 2027 start.
• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme.

Why Join Schools Mutual Services?

Schools Mutual Services is a not-for-profit, school-led education recruitment provider, committed to supporting schools, education professionals and pupils across the North East.

We work hard to match caring, experienced candidates with schools where they can make a lasting impact, while providing ongoing support throughout every stage of their career.

Apply Today

If you have a passion for supporting children with SEND and are looking for a long-term Teaching Assistant role in Newcastle, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Schools Mutual Services team to find out more about these rewarding September opportunities.