Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside & Northumberland.\nSchool Type: Specialist SEND Schools.\nContract: Long-Term, Part-Time or Day-to-Day.\nHours: Flexible – Full-Time & Part-Time available.\nPay: £85–£110 per day (TA) | £110–£150 per day (HLTA) – depending on experience and qualifications.\nMake a Difference Every Day\nStep into the classroom and become the positive difference every child deserves.\nTwenty4Seven Education is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support children and young people in a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings across the North East.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for compassionate, adaptable individuals who are passionate about helping every learner reach their full potential. You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs — fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning.\nYour Role:\n * Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.\n * Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, adapting activities to meet individual needs.\n * Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils engage and progress.\n * Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction.\n * Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.\n * (For HLTAs) Lead lessons, deliver targeted interventions, and cover classes in the absence of the teacher.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n * Previous experience working with children or young people (school, college, or care setting).\n * A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND.\n * Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude.\n * Strong communication and teamwork skills.\n * TA qualification (Level 2/3) or HLTA status preferred but not essential.\n * Additional training such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, or SEMH support is an advantage.\nWhy Join Twenty4Seven Education?\nCompetitive pay rates – £85–£150 per day (depending on role & experience)\nFlexible working – long-term, part-time, or day-to-day options\nFREE CPD & safeguarding training\n24/7 support from your dedicated consultant\n£100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (T&Cs apply)\nREC-compliant recruitment for your peace of mind\nVetting & Safeguarding:\nTwenty4Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants must have:\n * The Right to Work in the UK\n * An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child/Child & Adult Workforce)\n * Two references covering the last two years of employment or education\nReady to Inspire and Support?\nIf you’re a caring, committed individual ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND across the North East — we’d love to hear from you!\nApply today by submitting your details and up-to-date CV below\n#SENDJobs #TeachingAssistant #HLTA #NorthEastJobs #EducationRecruitment #Twenty4SevenEducation #SENDSupport #MakeADifference