Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Durham
Pay: £13.68 per hour
Start Date: November 2025

Do you want to make a real difference in children’s lives?
Are you caring, patient, and resilient?
Ready to start a rewarding career supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive team in Durham. You don’t need formal qualifications or classroom experience—just a genuine desire to help pupils thrive and a willingness to learn.

Through our National Teaching Assistant Programme, we’ll provide the training, guidance, and hands-on experience you need to begin your journey in education.

The ideal Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant will demonstrate:

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

• A caring nature and passion for helping children and young people.

• Strong teamwork skills and adaptability.

• The ability to support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Variety & Experience – Work across different schools, year groups, and settings in the Durham area.

• Competitive Pay – Fair hourly rate, paid weekly via PAYE.

• Flexibility – Choose the days and locations that suit your lifestyle.

• Work-Life Balance – No planning or marking outside of school hours.

• Career Growth – Try different schools before committing to a long-term role.

• Ongoing CPD – Access regular training and professional development opportunities.

• Dedicated Support – 24/7 guidance from your own consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency, dedicated to supporting both young people and the professionals who work with them. With branches nationwide, we take pride in being an employer of choice. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and support learners as an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant in Durham, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or call us on (phone number removed) for more information about this role and other opportunities.

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