Graduate Teaching Assistant — SEN & SEMH Support

AMA Admin; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Flexible days and hours

Free CPD courses

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with SEN and SEMH in schools around Wokingham. Roles suit graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, pursuing teaching, psychology, or youth work.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping with engaging lessons and behaviour management. Join a purpose-driven agency offering flexible days, fast-track compliance, and access to CPD.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in psychology, education, criminology, sociology or sports science.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Empathy, resilience and adaptability in dynamic school settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups within SEN/SEMH classrooms.
• Assist teachers to deliver engaging, accessible lessons.
• Help students stay focused, motivated and on task.
• Support students with SEN needs such as autism and SEMH.
• Apply behaviour management and de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation.
• Assist with classroom prep and resource organisation.
• Monitor and report student progress and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Psychology

Education

Criminology

Sociology

Sports Science

Job description

Milk Education is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with SEN and SEMH in schools around Wokingham. Roles suit graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, pursuing teaching, psychology, or youth work.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping with engaging lessons and behaviour management. Join a purpose-driven agency offering flexible days, fast-track compliance, and access to CPD.