Job Description

Location: Various locations across Gateshead and surrounding boroughs

Role Type: Flexible - Full-time & Part-time SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs available

Age Range: Key Stage 1 (KS1) - Key Stage 5 (KS5) - Everything from Primary, Secondary and SEN schools available

Start Date: ASAP & from September 2026

Rate of Pay: £90 to £125 per day

Are you a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant based in the Gateshead area looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and support in your education career? Whether you're seeking short-term supply, long-term placements, or a pathway to a permanent position - Tradewind Recruitment has you covered.

• Local roles available: Positions across Gateshead, from coastal towns to rural communities, with consideration for your commute.

• 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 TA role with schools throughout the North East.

• Long-term roles immediately available: Start earning from day one; no waiting for AWR.

• Sign-on Bonus: £300 if you are currently working with another agency.

• Referral Bonus: £100 for every Teacher or Teaching Assistant you refer to us.

• Pension: Enrolled into a pension scheme.

• Free Education and Training: Access monthly CPD, SEN training, and safeguarding courses via the National College.

• Free Enhanced DBS: We reimburse the cost of your DBS when applied for through Tradewind and registered on the update service.

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme: Secure your income for the 2025/26 academic year.

• Weekly pay: Paid every week - no delays.

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASC, SEMH, or complex learning needs, is preferred but not essential.

• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach.

• The ability to work 1:1 or in small groups to support learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation.

• Previous experience in a school setting is advantageous but not essential.

• Early Career Teachers / Newly Qualified Teachers are welcome to apply.

• Supporting pupils with SEN in class or in small group interventions.

• Assisting pupils with tasks according to their EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans).

• Supporting literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum-based learning.