Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Hours & Impact

Milk Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across SEN schools in Derby. This role offers flexible working with daily hours 8:30am to 3:30pm and an ASAP start, ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, psychology or mental health.

You will support pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties, delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group sessions while building relationships and promoting positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in psychology, education, criminology, sociology, or a related field.
• Experience with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach; able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN needs
• Support students in accessing learning activities and achieving targets
• Build positive relationships to support emotional regulation and social development
• Assist with communication, confidence-building, and independence skills
• Promote positive behaviour and implement behaviour-management strategies
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent support

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Initiative & collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree (e.g. Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology)

Job description

Milk Education is seeking dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across SEN schools in Derby. This role offers flexible working with daily hours 8:30am to 3:30pm and an ASAP start, ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, psychology or mental health.

You will support pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties, delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group sessions while building relationships and promoting positive behaviour.