SEN Teaching Assistantt

PK Education is seeking a patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 8 male pupil with ADHD at a specialist SEN school in Northumberland.

This role would suit someone who can build a trusting relationship, offer consistent encouragement and maintain clear boundaries through a firm but fair approach. An interest in music would be helpful when building rapport, although this is not essential.

The role:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day.

• Encourage the pupil to return to class and engage positively with learning.

• Use calm, consistent strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour.

• Accompany the pupil while walking around school, maintaining engagement and encouraging a return to classroom activities.

• Work closely with teaching and support staff to follow agreed support strategies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting young people with SEN, ideally including ADHD.

• A firm but fair approach, balanced with patience, empathy and encouragement.

• The confidence to support a pupil who may be reluctant to engage in lessons.

• A willingness to spend a significant part of the day walking around the school with the pupil.

• An interest in music, although this is desirable rather than essential.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

To apply or find out more, contact Sharon Weir at sharon.weir@pkeducation.co.uk or call 0191 269 6910.

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