Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Psychology graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants in Gateshead and surrounding areas, supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs to build confidence and progress.

You'll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams, delivering one-to-one and small group support, helping manage classroom behavior and foster emotional regulation, resilience and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to individual needs and maintain safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting students with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and acting as a supportive adult.
• Delivering targeted interventions and personalised learning activities.
• Assisting teachers in creating a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Job description

Psychology Graduates - SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to build a rewarding career working with children and young people? Whether you're considering a future career in educational psychology, SEN, mental health, counselling, teaching or youth support, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a school while making a real difference to young people's lives.

Milk Education is working with a number of schools across Gateshead and surrounding areas to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Psychology Graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants, supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

You'll play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Psychology Graduate - SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting students with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent, supportive adult.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Supporting pupils who may experience anxiety, challenging behaviour or difficulties with engagement.
• Delivering or supporting targeted interventions and personalised learning activities.
• Assisting teachers in creating a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence.
• Supporting students during lessons, breaktimes, transitions and throughout the school day.
• Working alongside school staff to implement individual support and behaviour strategies.
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing.
• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and SEND policies.

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly keen to hear from Psychology graduates who are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking to gain valuable school‑based experience.

You may have experience working with young people through:

• SEN Teaching Assistant roles
• Learning Support Assistant roles
• Behaviour Mentor positions
• Youth Work
• Residential or Children's Care
• Mental Health Support
• Counselling or therapeutic settings
• Sports coaching
• Volunteering
• Tutoring or mentoring
• Family or community support

You'll be:

• Compassionate, patient and understanding.
• Calm and resilient when supporting challenging situations.
• Confident building positive relationships with young people.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Professional, reliable and committed to safeguarding.
• Interested in developing a