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Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant!At OFG, we believe in giving you the time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, we want to hear from you!
Job Details- Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
- Location: Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
- Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
- Start Date: January 2027
- Eligibility: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our students’ learning journeys. Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff, you will help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
Your role will involve:
- Supporting teachers in delivering creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to help students achieve their personal and academic goals.
- Encouraging emotional regulation and promoting positive behavior through understanding and empathy.
- Helping students develop social skills and confidence through everyday interactions and structured activities.
- Supporting off-site learning experiences that bring lessons to life and build real-world understanding.
You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your passion, patience, and determination to make a difference. You’ll be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate: Calm and creative in your approach.
- A Team Player: Thriving in a positive, supportive environment.
- Curious: Open-minded, with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Committed: Dedicated to helping every child reach their potential.
- Willing to Learn: Ready to complete training as needed.
Benton House School is a specialist SEN school in Newcastle, supporting students aged 5–14 with a range of complex needs, including SEMH. Over the past year, we have strengthened our provision, delivering positive outcomes and meaningful progress for our students. With a capacity for up to 60 students, we provide a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is supported to thrive.
As part of Outcomes First Schools, we offer specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can typically provide. We cater to a wide range of complex, co-occurring, and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and more.
We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years!
Why Join Us?We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.
Benefits Include:- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Join us in making a difference!
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- london (abbey wood)
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 23-10-2026
- Profession type
- Teaching / Instructors / Guides
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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