Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - Start Education Career

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on SEND experience

Professional development

Mentor support

Career progression

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant in Guildford to support pupils with a range of additional needs. You will work with teachers and SEN staff to help access learning, build confidence and independence, while gaining hands-on experience in a specialist SEND environment.

Ideal candidates are graduates seeking a career in education or child-focused professions and are patient, empathetic and resilient.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience with children or SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication with pupils and adults.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Able to build strong relationships and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist teachers in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Help implement personalised learning and support strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support learning during lessons, activities and social times.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and wellbeing to the wider team.

Skills

Degree level or equivalent

Passionate about children

Education career interest

Patient and empathetic

Confident communication

Relationship building

Team player

Willing to learn in SEND

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant in Guildford to support pupils with a range of additional needs. You will work with teachers and SEN staff to help access learning, build confidence and independence, while gaining hands-on experience in a specialist SEND environment.

Ideal candidates are graduates seeking a career in education or child-focused professions and are patient, empathetic and resilient.