Job Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Billingham

£14.24 per hour.

Start date: September 2026.

The Role and School
This school, based in Billingham has a great and impactful opportunity for a Specialist Teaching Assistant for children and young people with different SEND needs.

Working in this wonderful school as part of an established team, the desired Specialist Teaching Assistant will involve working one to one and in small groups within and outside of the classroom, delivering targeted support.

The right candidate will enjoy working with a team to support with the planning and implementation of support and intervention programmes, work with the external agencies and support the SENDCO with daily co-ordination and support of specific students with SEND.

Requirements
The requirements for the Specialist Teaching Assistant position are:

• Successful experience of working with children or adults in a support role.
• At least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.
• Understanding the needs of students with learning difficulties.
• Right to work in the UK

What we offer

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)