Graduate SEND Learning Support Assistant: Start Teaching

AMA Admin; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo compliance+ safeguarding

Flexible long-term opportunities

Carefully matched placements

Priority Partnership schools

Free CPD before placement

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join specialist schools in Middlesbrough on long-term placements starting November 2026.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASD and speech and language needs, working alongside teachers to deliver differentiated activities.

This placement offers ongoing training, APSCo-compliant safeguarding, and opportunities to progress into teaching or related child-focused careers.

Qualifications

• Clear interest in working with children with SEND.
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and rapport-building with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs and other difficulties.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated learning activities with teachers.
• Follow IEPs and personalised support strategies to promote progress.
• Build positive relationships to foster confidence and participation in learning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Proactiveness

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join specialist schools in Middlesbrough on long-term placements starting November 2026.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASD and speech and language needs, working alongside teachers to deliver differentiated activities.

This placement offers ongoing training, APSCo-compliant safeguarding, and opportunities to progress into teaching or related child-focused careers.