Some young people don’t need fixing, they just need someone who shows up, stays patient, and believes in them on the tough days too.

We’re looking for a caring and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist school in Gateshead. You’ll be working 1:1 with students who need consistency, structure, and someone firmly in their corner.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with EHCPs through tailored, day‑to‑day learning support
• Helping children and young people reconnect with education
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, and communication needs
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to create calm, positive routines

About the pupils:

You’ll support a mix of primary and secondary‑aged students with needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language difficulties. Many of these pupils have struggled in mainstream settings and thrive with pati...