Support Staff – SEN/SEMH Setting

Support Staff / Teaching Assistant – SEN/SEMH Setting
Location: Northumberland
Job Type: Term-time only (plus 3 additional days)
Hours: 30 hours per week 
Salary: £16,000-£17,000 - Actual salary (already pro-rated), dependent on qualifications and experience
Start Date: September

Are you an enthusiastic and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Our client, a specialist education provider, is seeking Support Staff / Teaching Assistants to join their trauma-informed team working with children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in a small, nurturing alternative education setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering high-quality education to children on a 2:1 or 1:1 basis
• Plan and deliver structured interventions tailored to individual student needs
• Follow guidance from senior staff to implement daily routines and educational activities
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families
• Maintain a safe, organised, and welcoming learning environment
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour using trauma-informed strategies
• Liaise with schools and external agencies as needed
• Report safeguarding or health and safety concerns immediately
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to all policies and procedures

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have at least 1 year of experience working with children or families with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
• Are confident managing challenging behaviour and setting clear boundaries
• Understand trauma-informed practice and the emotional needs of vulnerable learners
• Are excellent team players with a positive and proactive attitude
• Prioritise safeguarding and can respond quickly to incidents
• Are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality
• Build strong professional relationships with colleagues, families, and external partners

Additional Information

• Term-time only role (plus 3 days during school holidays)
• Enhanced DBS and two references required prior to placement
• Multiple positions available
• This role involves working directly with children who may present with challenging behaviour—confidence in behaviour management is essential

If you are interested in this role please email rachael.chapman @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities. 
 
The Education Network Offer: 
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. 
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. 
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. 
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. 
 
Data Privacy and Processing 
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.