Level 2 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the L23 area, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with diverse needs including SEND, visual impairments, sensory needs and complex learning needs.

This role suits a new or experienced educator aiming to become a familiar, trusted presence within a school that values wellbeing, consistency and community, with APSCo compliant processes and a supportive consultancy.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Experience working with complex needs is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).
• Ability to commit to full-time or part-time hours.
• Reliable, patient and confident within a specialist school environment.
• APSCo compliance & safer recruitment standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist with learning activities, communication development and sensory programmes.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff.
• Follow individual care plans and behaviour support strategies.

Skills

SEND support

Patience

Team collaboration

1:1 & small groups

Behaviour support

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the L23 area, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with a diverse range of needs, including special educational needs, visual impairments, sensory needs, and complex learning needs.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with a variety of SEND
• Assist with learning activities, communication development, and sensory programmes
• Help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff
• Follow individual care plans and behaviour support strategies

Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• Experience working with complex needs (desirable but not essential)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Ability to commit to full‑time or part‑time hours
• Reliable, patient, and confident within a specialist school environment
• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

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

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