SEN Teaching Assistant

Permanent

part-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference EH-SENTA-0902_1770623181

Closing date March 11, 2026

Location Darlington, United Kingdom

Type

Part-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Darlington Start Date: ASAP Contract: Long‑term temporary Hours: Full-time DBS: Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS required

Veritas Education are working with a fantastic specialist all‑through school in Darlingon that supports pupils aged 5-19 with Autism (ASC) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a highly nurturing, structured learning environment and is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with Autism and SEMH needs across primary and secondary phases
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to help pupils access learning
• Use de-escalation strategies and promote positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and therapists
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive environment
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (Autism, SEMH, complex needs or challenging behaviour)
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• A valid Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Why Join This School?

• Supportive leadership team and access to specialist training
• A welcoming environment focused on pupil wellbeing and development
• Opportunity to build long‑term experience within a highly regarded SEN provision

How to Apply

If you're passionate about helping young people with additional needs and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Ed at Veritas Education for more information - ehyland@veritas-education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'