SEN Teaching Assistants - Teesside

Location: Teesside (Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar & Cleveland, Darlington)
Pay: 90-105 per day
Contract: Short-term & long-term temporary positions
Start Date: January or ASAP

Due to continued growth across the Teesside area, Veritas Education are now actively seeking passionate, enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a range of specialist schools. Many of our partner schools cater for students with SEMH, ASD, and other complex learning needs, and we are looking to build a strong team of high-quality support staff who truly want to make a difference.

These roles offer an incredible opportunity to work closely with young people who require patience, understanding and tailored support to help them reach their full potential.

You will be working with children and young people who may present with a variety of additional needs, including:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Communication & Interaction needs
Behavioural or attachment needs
Complex learning difficulties

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting learning in small groups or 1:1
Helping to regulate behaviour using positive strategies
Building strong, trusting relationships with students
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider pastoral teams
Promoting confidence, engagement and emotional well-being

We would love to speak to individuals who:

Have a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
Are resilient, empathetic and committed to making a positive impact
Have experience working with children or young people (advantageous)
Hold a Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
Are open to ongoing CPD and personal development

Why Join Veritas?

Weekly PAYE - no umbrella charges!
Excellent CPD opportunities, including behaviour support, safeguarding, de-escalation and SEN-specific training
Support from a dedicated Consultant covering the Teesside region
Opportunities for both short-term flexibility and long-term stability

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of our growing Teesside network, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your CV or contact Ed at Veritas Education - (url removed) for an informal chat.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'