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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2027 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of our students’ learning journeys. You’ll work closely with our teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
From supporting hands-on learning in the classroom to joining students in outdoor, sensory, or community-based activities, you’ll help them develop confidence, resilience, and independence — both academically and personally.
No two days are the same, but every day matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting teachers to deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning stylesProviding 1:1 and small group support to help students achieve personal and academic goalsEncouraging emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour through understanding and empathyHelping students develop social skills and confidence through everyday interactions and structured activitiesSupporting off-site learning experiences that bring lessons to life and build real-world understanding Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have 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 approachA team player who thrives in a positive, supportive environmentCurious and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and growCommitted to helping every child reach their potentialWillingness to complete training About Us
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, the school has continued to grow and strengthen its provision, delivering positive outcomes and meaningful progress for students. Parental feedback has been consistently positive, reflecting the strong relationships between the school, students and their families. With capacity for up to 60 students, Benton House continues to provide a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is supported to thrive.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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 carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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