Graduate Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Speech & Language Therapy graduates to join SEND and SEMH schools across Bury. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech and language needs.

Your responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils' communication, confidence and social skills. A patient, child-centred approach and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A Speech & Language Therapy / Speech and Language Sciences degree.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or communication needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, calm and child-centred approach.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within SEND education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Delivering targeted interventions and structured activities.
• Supporting pupils' communication, confidence and social skills.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging engagement.
• Supporting classroom learning and individual learning plans.
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills.
• Working as part of a wider SEND support team.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Child-centred approach

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

SLT degree / Speech and Language Sciences

Job description

Location: Bury

Contract: Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

We are looking for Speech & Language Therapy graduates and graduates with relevant speech, language and communication experience to join a range of SEND and SEMH schools across Bury.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including speech and language difficulties, autism, communication needs, SEMH and behavioural needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Delivering targeted interventions and structured activities
• Supporting pupils' communication, confidence and social skills
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging engagement
• Supporting classroom learning and individual learning plans
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills
• Working as part of a wider SEND support team

We are particularly interested in graduates with:

• A Speech & Language Therapy / Speech and Language Sciences degree
• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or communication needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, calm and child-centred approach
• A genuine interest in developing a career within SEND education

Relevant graduates from Psychology, Education, Linguistics, Childhood Studies or similar backgrounds may also be considered where they have relevant experience.