Teaching Assistant - Full Time

📍 Location: South Tyneside
📅 Contract: Full Time, Ongoing
💷 Pay Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)
🕗 Hours: Monday - Friday (Early finish at 2:15pm on Fridays)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference every day?

Humly is proud to be working in partnership with an exceptional specialist school in South Tyneside that supports children with mild and severe learning disabilities. This OFSTED Outstanding setting has an outstanding reputation locally as not only a fantastic place to learn, but also an incredibly supportive and rewarding place to work.

🌟 The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. You will play a vital role in promoting independence, communication, and personal development, both inside and outside the classroom.

✅ Key Responsibilities

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Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs

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Support pupils with mild to severe learning disabilities

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Assist with the delivery of personalised learning programmes

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Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

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Support with personal care where required

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Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals

✔️ Requirements

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Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (preferred)

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A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach

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Strong communication and teamwork skills

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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

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A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND

💚 Why Apply?

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Join an OFSTED Outstanding school with an exceptional reputation

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Supportive leadership team and positive staff culture

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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

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Early finish at 2:15pm every Friday to support work-life balance

At Humly, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance.

If you're ready to take the next step in your SEND career, apply today and become part of something truly special