Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Gateshead
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to support young learners with profound learning difficulties and severe autism? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at a specialized school in Gateshead. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment for children with profound learning difficulties and severe autism, offering tailored support to help them thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to children with profound learning difficulties and severe autism.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Foster a positive, nurturing, and safe learning environment.
• Proactively engage with students to build trust and encourage their independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to ensure each child’s needs are fully met.

Requirements:

• A proactive, caring, and nurturing personality.
• Patience and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by children with severe autism and profound learning difficulties.
• Previous experience in a special needs setting is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your ability to connect with the children and help them succeed.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the unique needs of each student.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to work in a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our amazing team and help shape brighter futures for children with profound learning difficulties and severe autism.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
All interviewing is being conducted via video calling software, Teams. Access to a PC/laptop with audio and video capabilities or a smart phone will be required.

If you are interested in this role please email Genna.sinclair @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.