Classroom Collective
Recruitment built on trust, not transactions.Classroom Collective partners with schools across Middlesbrough and Darlington to provide dependable teaching and support staff for day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles. Our local focus, thorough compliance and straightforward communication ensure schools receive the right support, when they need it.
Carefully Vetted Candidates
All staff undergo thorough compliance checks and receive continuous support throughout their placements, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of safety and professionalism at all times.
Understanding
Our Director is a parent of a child with SEND, bringing a clear understanding of the importance of placing the right staff for schools, pupils and families.
This perspective informs our approach to candidate selection and ongoing school support.
Support Beyond Placements
We strive to cultivate meaningful and enduring relationships that extend well beyond simply addressing immediate needs or filling vacancies in educational settings.
Why Work With Us?
Finding the right people for your school shouldn’t be complicated. We specialise in placing dedicated, skilled, and passionate education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Whether you’re a school seeking dependable staff or a candidate ready for your next step, we’re here to make the process simple, supportive, and successful.
We Build Lasting Relationships
Between Candidates
& Schools
At Classroom Collective, we understand that recruitment goes beyond filling vacancies; it’s about building lasting connections. With our extensive recruitment experience, we connect schools and candidates, ensuring each match is a partnership that fosters growth and success. We prioritise understanding the needs of both candidates and schools, creating relationships that enhance the educational landscape. Let us help you find the ideal fit that fulfills your current needs and strengthens your community for the future.
Featured vacancies
📍 North East England
🏫 Primary, SEND and Specialist Education Settings
💷 £90–£110 per day, depending on experience and role
🕣 Term-time opportunities
Job Reference: 8869
About the Role
We are looking to speak with Teaching Assistants and Support Staff across the North East.
We have upcoming supply, short-term and longer-term opportunities. These may be within primary schools, SEND provisions and specialist education settings.
These roles would suit people with the right personality and a caring approach. You may have classroom experience, care experience, or experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
We would be happy to speak with experienced Teaching Assistants, SEND support workers, care workers, youth workers and residential support workers. We also welcome candidates with transferable experience.
The Role May Involve
✔️ Supporting pupils on a 1:1, small group or whole-class basis
✔️ Helping pupils engage with learning, routines and classroom activities
✔️ Supporting children and young people with additional needs
✔️ Working closely with teachers, support staff and pastoral teams
✔️ Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment
✔️ Supporting pupils with communication, confidence and engagement
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
✔️ A caring, patient and reliable approach
✔️ A positive attitude
✔️ A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
✔️ Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
✔️ Strong communication skills
✔️ The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
✔️ Previous SEND, SEMH, autism, care, education, or youth work experience would be beneficial
✔️ Relevant qualifications would be beneficial, but are not essential
✔️ An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
How to Apply
Whether you are actively looking for work or just open to hearing about new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
To register your interest, please complete the form below. A member of our team will be in touch for a confidential chat.
Job Features
| Job Category | Teaching Assistant |
📢 Supply Teaching Assistants – Middlesbrough 📢
We’re currently supporting a SEN provision in the Middlesbrough area that is looking to build a bank of Teaching Assistants to provide cover, usually for day-to-day sickness and longer-term absences.
This role would suit candidates with a caring background, classroom experience, or experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.
✔️ Specialist SEND setting
✔️ Supply/long-term
✔️ 1:1 and 2:1 support
✔️ Ages 8–19
✔️ Autism, SEMH, communication and personal care needs
✔️ Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
✔️ Pay: £95–£100 per day, depending on experience
To register your interest, please complete the form below.
Job Features
| Job Category | Teaching Assistant |
Office
F14
Conyngham Hall Business Centre,
Bond End,
Knaresborough,
HG5 9AY
Contact Us
- info@classroomcollective.co.uk
Office: 01423 637082 - Whatsapp: 07961 531262
Connecting Exceptional Educators With Schools That Inspire Growth
Proudly supporting schools across the North East and North Yorkshire with reliable, high‑quality recruitment for every role — from classroom assistants to senior leadership.