Inclusion Support Assistant - Washington

AMA Admin; Washington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working opportunities

CPD through Milk Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Inclusion Support Assistants to work across welcoming Primary Schools. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling every child to engage with activities and participate in lessons.

The role supports pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and communication needs, and involves collaboration with teachers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work well in a wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist access to learning activities and classroom engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Job description

Inclusion Support Assistant

Location: Primary Schools

Salary: Competitive rates of pay

Contract: Full-time and Part-Time opportunities available

Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in education?

Milk Education are recruiting Inclusion Support Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and inclusive Primary Schools. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As an Inclusion Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Support children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help pupils access learning activities and engage in the classroom.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and communication needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

About You

We\'re looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare or support setting.
• Are passionate about inclusion and supporting children with additional needs.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Can support pupils with a range of learning, social and emotional needs.
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Hold, or are willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to FREE and discounted CPD through Milk Academy.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children\'s educational journeys.

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.