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Posted on: 18 Oct 2026
Spencer Clarke Group are currently looking for Teaching Assistants and Support Staff to work within SEN settings in Ashington.
We are looking for professionals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.
1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs
Supporting learning and engagement
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
Working alongside teachers and support staff
Supporting individual learning needs
Creating a safe, positive and supportive environment
Previous experience working with children or young people
Experience within education, SEN, residential or similar settings
Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs
Patient, resilient and reliable
Strong communication skills
Good behaviour management skills
Ability to build positive relationships
Experience within SEN, mainstream, residential, youth or similar settings would be highly beneficial.
Ashington and surrounding areas
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible.
All employment breaks must be explained.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
To apply, please send over an up-to-date CV and a member of the Spencer Clarke Group team will be in touch.
