Job Description

A Unique Opportunity: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Are you ready to be part of something truly life-changing?

We are searching for an exceptional Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist setting for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This isn't just another TA role -- it's an opportunity to transform lives, champion individuality, and be part of a school where every achievement is extraordinary.

Why Join Us?

At our school, every child is seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are. We create a safe, inspiring and highly personalised learning environment -- and as a Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of each pupil's journey.
This is a role for someone with

heart, patience, creativity and resilience

- someone who sees possibilities where others see challenges.

We're looking for someone who:

While we value experience, it is not essential to have previously worked in an education setting or with autistic individuals. Our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.

All that we ask is that you are willing to learn, able to use your initiative, and have a drive and resilience for what can be a demanding role. You should be friendly and approachable with good communication skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with both staff and pupils

About the role:

Working independently and as part of a team, you will support autistic and neurodivergent children and young people to access highly personalised programmes of study in one of the Society's specialist schools.

Level Two Teaching Assistant and Person Specification

What We Offer:

A deeply supportive and

values-driven school community

Specialist training and

ongoing professional development

in SEND A team that supports each other and celebrates every success - no matter how small A working environment where

no two days are the same

, and every day matters

Benefits of the role:

Pro Rata Salary (term time) Full Time Salary 23,975.47 - 25,505.00 Term Time Equivalent 20,932.43 - 22,267.83 Free school meals Pension scheme with employer contributions Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff Refer-a-friend scheme - receive 500 Hours Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm during school terms

About us

For more than 40 years, we've led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North-east of England.
We have more than 1,000 staff working in our schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. We are passionate about retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.

Join us

If you believe in the power of education to change lives -- and you're ready to make a real, lasting impact -- then this is your moment.
Join a team where

every effort is valued, every voice matters, and every child can thrive

.

If you'd like to have a chat about the role, have a question about your application, or would like to request a paper application form, give our recruitment team a call on 0191 4109974 or email recruitment@ne-as.org.uk.

North East Autism Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults, and operates a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and filtering and monitoring process and it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

Our Salary is from B1 23,975.47 working through points to B4 25,505.00

"To progress within the points band, applicants must complete a qualification relevant to the role, if they do not already hold one. The society will cover the cost of this qualification, and once successfully completed, the employee will be eligible to move up the points. Please note, it is mandatory for this role to either already hold the qualification or begin working towards this certification once you join the society."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,975.47-25,505.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VN499