About this role
With the opening of The Tweed Special School in January 2026, we are delighted to be in the position of expanding our team of SEND teaching assistants to work across our Key Stage 1 and 2 classes.
We are seeking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our existing team in our brand-new provision, which has been designed to support children across the North of Northumberland, through the provision of a bespoke curriculum offer, whilst providing an integrated social and emotional offer through links and collaborative work within Berwick St Mary’s Primary.
This position will be based in a specific Key Stage, but over time staff will have the opportunity to work with children from Early Years to Key Stage 2 with a range of learning, sensory, communication and emotional needs. Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable. As a member of the team, you will work alongside the class teacher, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working with children and who has an interest in working with pupils with SEND, and who has good organisational and communication skills. Qualification as a teaching assistant (or equivalent) is prefered, but consideration will be given to those candidates with a range of experiences working with children, and training will be given continually to support emerging CPD needs.