SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
Setting: SEN School
Role Type: Flexible - Full-time & Part-time roles available
Start Date: ASAP & from January 2026
Rate of Pay: 90 to 115 per day

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant based in the Morpeth area looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and ongoing support in your career? Whether you're seeking short-term supply, long-term placements, or a pathway to a permanent role - Tradewind Recruitment is here to support you.

Local role in Morpeth: Work within a supportive SEN School environment in Northumberland
Flexible work: Choose when and where you work - ideal for maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Permanent opportunities: We can help you secure a permanent SEN role within specialist provisions across the North East
Long-term roles available: Competitive daily rates with potential for progression
Sign-on Bonus: 300 if you are currently registered with another agency
Referral Bonus: 100 for every teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us
Pension: Enrolment into a pension scheme
Free Education and Training via The National College: Access to monthly CPD, safeguarding training, and specialist SEN courses
Free Enhanced DBS registered on the update service: We reimburse the cost when processed through Tradewind Recruitment
Guaranteed Pay Scheme: Secure your income for the 2025/26 academic year
Exclusive opportunities: Roles only available through Tradewind Recruitment
Weekly pay: Reliable weekly payments
Dedicated SEN support: Ongoing guidance from experienced education consultants

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, SEMH, MLD, and complex needs
Work closely with the class teacher and wider support staff
Provide 1:1 and small group interventions
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Help create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment

Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred but not essential)
A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to build your career within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.