Higher Level Teaching Assistant - South Tyneside

Posted 25 March 2025
Salary £120 - £140 per day
LocationSunderland
Job type Long Term Temporary
Discipline S.E.N.D
ReferenceJ6689_1742980164

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Sunderland

Contract: Long term temporary

Leader Education are recruiting a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for an SEMH school.

This school is an alternative learning provider that works with young learners and their families across the City of Sunderland. This school supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, therefore, experience with SEMH, or vulnerable individuals would be highly beneficial.

This school, dedicated solely to Key Stage 3, has demonstrated consistent academic growth, guiding all its students to excellence while creating a warm, supportive, and proud community.

The normal working pattern is Monday-Friday 8:00am until 4pm.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a fully enhanced DBS on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
  • Have a Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Posess previous experience working with indivdualds with SEMH needs
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Work with pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in group settings, communicating effectively
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of the curriculum through lesson planning and delivery
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other teams to create a holistic supportive environment for pupils

Leader Education can offer:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
  • Free CPD including Team Teach
  • A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
  • Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please email your CV or call us on 0191 300 4311.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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