Specialist Teaching Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-STA-3004_1777618817
Closing date May 31, 2026
Location Darlington, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockton on Tees Start Date: May half term or sooner Contract Types: Day‑to‑day supply and longer‑term opportunities available

Pay: £95-£105 p/day

Veritas Education are supporting a highly regarded specialist primary school in Stockton on Tees that supports primary children with a wide range of complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, PMLD and additional learning needs. The school offers a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop communication, independence and confidence at their own pace.

This is a truly rewarding place to work, recognised for:

  • A calm, inclusive setting tailored to meet diverse and complex needs
  • A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear child‑first ethos
  • Excellent training opportunities, particularly around complex needs and personal care

    • The school is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with young learners with complex needs. You may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, including children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), assisting with sensory learning, communication, regulation and, where appropriate, personal care.

    The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience supporting children with SEN, including complex needs and/or PMLD (education or care settings)
  • A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
  • Confidence supporting learning, behaviour regulation and emotional needs
  • A current DBS on the Update Service (we can support if required)

    • Whether you are seeking flexible day‑to‑day supply work or a longer‑term role in a specialist primary setting, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children who need it most.

    Please apply today or 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.'

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