SEN Teaching Assistant Northallerton

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Northallerton

Location: Northallerton Salary: £96-£110 per day Contract: Full-time & part-time opportunities Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or SEN Support Worker who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

The Empowering Learning group is currently recruiting for a number of SEN Learning Support Assistant opportunities across Northallerton, working with welcoming and supportive schools that are looking for committed staff to join their teams.

These roles are ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with pupils and wants to play an important part in their academic, social and emotional development.

Whether you have extensive school experience or have developed your skills supporting young people in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you could be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism / ASD

Adhd

Semh

Communication and interaction needs

Behavioural needs

Complex learning needs

Non-verbal communication

EHCP requirements

Social and emotional needs

Depending on the setting, your role may include:

Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.

Supporting pupils within lessons and small-group activities.

Helping pupils access and engage with their learning.

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Developing pupils' confidence, independence and social skills.

Adapting activities to meet individual needs.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.

Building a consistent, positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.

A patient, nurturing and resilient approach.

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Confidence supporting challenging or complex behaviours.

The ability to remain calm and consistent in difficult situations.

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Team Teach training is desirable, but training can be discussed where appropriate.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Experience from care, youth work, residential settings, support work or similar environments will also be considered.

Why Empowering Learning?

We work with a wide network of schools across the North East and North Yorkshire, giving our candidates access to a broad range of education opportunities.

You can expect:

Competitive daily rates of pay.

Dedicated consultant support.

Access to local SEN, mainstream and specialist settings.

Long-term and short-term opportunities.

Full-time and part-time roles.

Potential permanent opportunities.

A straightforward and supportive registration process.

Ongoing support throughout your placement.

We take the time to understand your experience, availability and the type of setting where you will thrive - we don't believe in simply placing people anywhere.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or someone with the right experience and passion for working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

There are opportunities available now across Northallerton and the surrounding area.

Apply today via our website or contact Laura for more information.

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