Graduate Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work across SEN schools in Nottingham. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, starting September 2026, on a long-term contract designed to provide hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.

You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and assist with communication, confidence-building, and independence skills. A relevant undergraduate degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Education, Criminology or Sociology.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative when required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Experience with SEN

Education

Undergraduate degree ( Psychology / Education / Criminology / Sociology / related )

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Nottingham

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Long-term

Milk Education is seeking dedicated and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of SEN schools in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

This role is ideal for graduates with a passion for education, psychology or mental health who are looking to build a career in teaching, educational psychology, or specialist support roles.

Working across SEN settings, you will support pupils with a range of needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and moderate to complex learning difficulties, helping them to engage positively with education and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN needs
• Support students in accessing learning activities and achieving individual targets
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support emotional regulation and social development
• Assist with communication, confidence‑building, and independence skills
• Promote positive behaviour and implement effective behaviour‑management strategies
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent support
• An undergraduate degree (e.g. Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field)
• Relevant experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative when required

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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