Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (Nottingham)

Milk Education; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in Nottingham. This role is ideal for graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help learners access activities, build emotional regulation and independence, and collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to enable consistent, compassionate learning across classrooms.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy and patience

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in Nottingham. This role is ideal for graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help learners access activities, build emotional regulation and independence, and collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to enable consistent, compassionate learning across classrooms.