SEN Teaching Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-SEN-1206_1781277517
Closing date July 13, 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 - Darlington

Specialist All-Through School | September Start or Sooner | Long-Term Temporary

We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist all-through school in Darlington. This setting caters for pupils aged 3-19 with a range of additional needs, including complex learning difficulties, autism, and communication needs. The school is well-resourced, has a strong leadership team, and a clear focus on personalised learning and pupil wellbeing.

The role:

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support
  • Encouraging independence, engagement, and positive behaviour
  • Assisting with personal care where required

    • The ideal candidate:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN
  • Calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Available for a long-term role starting September (or sooner)

    • This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a nurturing and well-established specialist setting.

    You will require an enhanced DBS but we can support with this if required.

    Apply today or get in touch with Ed Hyland at ehyland@veritas-education.com to find out more.

    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.'

    Apply now