SEND Teaching Assistant

Permanent

part-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference EH-STA-1205_1778590642

Closing date June 12, 2026

Location Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Type

Part-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Middlesbrough Start: ASAP Contract: Short‑term and Long‑term Opportunities

Pay: £95-£110 p/day Hours: Full‑time and Part‑time Available

Veritas Education are proud to be working with a vibrant, innovative and highly supportive special school in Middlesbrough, seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with a wide range of complex needs.

The school caters for pupils with SLD, PMLD and complex learning disabilities, offering a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Supporting children and young people with severe and profound learning difficulties
• Working as part of a skilled, multidisciplinary team
• Providing personalised support both in and out of the classroom
• Assisting with communication, learning activities and daily routines
• Building trusting, positive relationships with pupils

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with experience such as:

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Support workers or carers from complex care settings
• Professionals with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs

Experience working with SLD, PMLD or complex learning disabilities is highly desirable, although the right attitude and commitment are equally important.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Calm, patient and compassionate
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs
• Passionate about inclusion and child‑centred support
• Reliable, flexible and professional
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (If you don't have one, we can support you with the application)
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant experience supporting children or young people

If you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and are looking for a rewarding role in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today and feel free to contact Ed Hyland at 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.'