KS2 SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

Newcastle Upon Tyne

£462.80 - £475 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

April 2026 – July 2026

The School and Role

A Primary School based in Newcastle are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time from April 2026. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of supporting children with SEND and must be confident in undertaking 1:1 and small group interventions. Knowledge of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum would be highly beneficial. This is a long-term role with potential to turn permanent.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have:

- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.

- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Preferably have experience of working across Key Stage 2.

- Excellent communication skills.

- A calm and approachable manner.

What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then 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 267 4555.

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