Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Classroom Support

AMA Admin; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in SEN and SEMH settings in Guildford. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, providing hands-on classroom experience and the chance to work closely with teachers to implement tailored support plans.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Psychology, Education or related fields, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young people.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in education.
• Interest in SEN and SEMH contexts is beneficial.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Help students stay focused, motivated, and on task.
• Support children with SEN needs such as autism and SEMH.
• Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies when required.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Monitor and report on student progress and engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilient

Adaptable

Empathy for children

Education

Recent graduates in Psychology / Education / Criminology / Sociology / Sports Science

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in SEN and SEMH settings in Guildford. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, providing hands-on classroom experience and the chance to work closely with teachers to implement tailored support plans.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Psychology, Education or related fields, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young people.