SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Bishop Auckland, County Durham |
| Area | Darlington, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £93 - £105 per day |
| Start Date | September |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EH-SEN-2907_1785311619 |
| Job Views | 7 |
- Description
SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants
County Durham | Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Supply Opportunities | September 2026 Start
Pay - £93-£105 p/day (PAYE)
Veritas Education is continuing to grow across the North East and, due to increased demand from our partner schools, we are looking to recruit SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants to support a range of mainstream, specialist SEN and alternative provision settings across County Durham.
We have opportunities available in Durham, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Stanley, Consett, Chester-le-Street, Peterlee and surrounding areas.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Psychology or Criminology graduate, a Youth Worker, Support Worker, or someone with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You may support pupils with:
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
- Speech, Language & Communication needs
- Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
- Challenging behaviour
- Sensory and complex needs
Opportunities are available on:
- Day-to-day supply
- Short-term placements
- Long-term roles
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Full-time and part-time schedules
Why Register with Veritas Education?
- Established and growing network of schools across County Durham and the North East
- Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- Competitive daily rates
- Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
- Opportunities within mainstream schools, SEN schools and specialist provisions
- Free CPD and professional development opportunities
- Quick and straightforward registration process
We're Keen to Hear From:
- Teaching Assistants
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Youth Workers
- Residential Support Workers
- Support Workers
- Psychology Graduates
- Criminology Graduates
- Sports Coaches
- Anyone with relevant experience supporting children or young people
Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
- A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
If you're looking to make a positive impact in schools across County Durham from September and want the flexibility and support of a specialist education recruitment agency, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Ed at Veritas Education to discuss current opportunities across County Durham (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.'
