1:1 SEND Support Assistant — Inspire Learning & Inclusion

AMA Admin; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

APSCo Compliance+ accredited Safeguard

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting 1:1 Support Assistants to work in welcoming primary schools in Wakefield, with assignments starting in September. You will provide dedicated support to children with SEND, helping them access learning and thrive academically and socially.

Join inclusive schools that prioritise wellbeing and pupil development. Experience with SEND and a calm, patient approach are highly valued, with flexible, temp-to-perm opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school, care or support setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential—relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
• Supporting pupils to access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement individual support plans.
• Adapting learning activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels supported.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Excellent communication

Calm patient resilient

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting 1:1 Support Assistants to work in welcoming primary schools in Wakefield, with assignments starting in September. You will provide dedicated support to children with SEND, helping them access learning and thrive academically and socially.

Join inclusive schools that prioritise wellbeing and pupil development. Experience with SEND and a calm, patient approach are highly valued, with flexible, temp-to-perm opportunities available.