SEND Teaching Assistant

Description

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Trimdon Hill School, Durham, TS29 6EY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday (Monday: 8.30am-5.00pm Tuesday: 8.30am-4.30pm Wednesday: 8.30am-5.00pm Thursday & Friday: 8.30am-4.00pm)

Salary: GBP22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Start: March 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

Are you compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping young people thrive? If so, Trimdon Hill School would love to hear from you.

Due to our continued popularity and successful growth in pupil numbers, we are excited to be expanding our team and are now seeking an additional SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated staff community.

What You'll Do

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll help pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. You will support pupils with their learning and engagement, encourage them to achieve personal and academic goals, promote positive behaviour and social-emotional development, and build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. You'll also contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment.

Who We're Looking For

Essential:

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, or ability to demonstrate equivalent skillsStrong spoken and written EnglishA genuine passion for supporting children with additional needsA calm, compassionate, and proactive approachStrong teamwork and communication skillsDesirable:

Experience in a school or SEN settingUnderstanding of autism, SEMH, or trauma-informed practiceWillingness to learn and develop professionallyApplication Guidance

As part of your application, please include a supporting statement addressing the following:

Tell us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this role.Referring to the job description, explain why you consider yourself suitable for the post.Highlight your relevant skills and experience, using examples where possible.Explain how you would contribute to the role and the school if appointed.We're looking for applicants who bring enthusiasm, authenticity, and a proactive approach to supporting pupils.

About Us

Trimdon Hill School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Trimdon Grange, County Durham, supporting pupils aged 4-11 with autism and associated complex needs. Opened in June 2025, we provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where every child is supported to SHINE. Our personalised, autism-informed curriculum develops communication, social interaction, and curiosity through rich, inclusive learning.

Working closely with families and clinical professionals, we support each child's progress, independence, and readiness for the next stage of education.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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 supportWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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