Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new challenge?

Look no further!

We are delighted to be recruiting three Teaching Assistants to join our SEND provision on a fixed-term basis until July 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Stockton.

We are looking for three passionate, motivated and well-organised individuals who have knowledge and relevant experience of working with schools and vulnerable learners who may be at risk of exclusion or have social, emotional or mental health needs.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued, and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

As a council, we are participating in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and AP (Alternative Provision) Change Programme which tests proposed reforms set out in the government SEND & AP Improvement Plan (March 2023).

In this role, you will work in our Key Stage 1-2 Pathway Development Centres. These centres are within mainstream schools and provide short-term placements to children and young people to assess need, identify pathways and support their return to the mainstream setting.

You will support pupils who have been permanently excluded or who are at risk of suspension/exclusion and will work alongside colleagues in schools to support pupils who may have social, emotional and mental health needs. This includes working in partnership with staff in other schools to provide guidance and support when needed.

In this role, you will be working with a dedicated, motivated and ambitious Children's Services team and will be based and work closely with the staff within the Pathway Development Centre schools.

You will be passionate about improving outcomes for Children & Young People with SEND, should have recent experience working in an educational setting, delivering interventions and experience of supporting children with SEMH needs.

This post is Term Time Only + 5 days, fixed term until July 2026. Pro rata actual salary is £24,730 - £25,971.

As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the council's secondment policy.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

In return, we offer an excellent total reward package including a competitive salary, generous pension scheme as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits, including a car lease scheme, counselling, physiotherapy, and discounts at a number of high street retailers.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Claire Tiffany (Service Lead for AP) via the following email claire.tiffany@stockton.gov.uk or on telephone number 01642 527191

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from 'DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.

We look forward to reading your application.

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