SEMH / SEN Teaching Assistant - Bishop Auckland

AMA Admin; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Flexible day-to-day placements

Local SEN recruitment consultant

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is hiring Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH and SEN across Bishop Auckland and nearby areas. You’ll work in mainstream and specialist settings, providing targeted 1:1 or small-group support and building trusted relationships to foster a safe learning environment.

The role requires resilience, calmness under pressure and strong teamwork. Desirable training includes Team Teach, de-escalation, autism awareness and trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Experience in mainstream schools, specialist SEN settings, PRUs or alternative provision.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, particularly when managing challenging situations.
• Confidence building relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage with education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers and reach their potential.
• Additional training or experience in Team Teach, de-escalation, autism awareness, ADHD, trauma-informed practice or behaviour support would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting children with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation and social difficulties.
• Building trusting relationships and creating a safe, consistent environment.
• Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and independence.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, trauma, attachment difficulties and additional learning needs.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to provide tailored support.
• Supporting reintegration, emotional wellbeing and positive social development.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEN support

Pupil engagement

Teamwork

Job description

SEMH / SEN Teaching Assistant - Bishop Auckland

Milk Education | Bishop Auckland & Surrounding Areas

Not every child finds the classroom easy. Could you be the person who helps them believe they can succeed?

Milk Education is looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEN and additional behavioural needs to work across mainstream primary schools, specialist SEN settings and PRUs in Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas.

We're looking for people who understand that behaviour is communication, relationships come first and sometimes the smallest breakthrough can make the biggest difference.

Whether you've worked in a mainstream school, specialist provision, PRU, alternative provision or a similar support setting, we'd love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

• Supporting children with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation and social difficulties.

• Building trusting relationships and creating a safe, consistent environment.

• Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and independence.

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, trauma, attachment difficulties and additional learning needs.

• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum.

• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to provide tailored support.

• Supporting reintegration, emotional wellbeing and positive social development.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs.

• Experience in mainstream schools, specialist SEN settings, PRUs or alternative provision.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach, particularly when managing challenging situations.

• Confidence building relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage with education.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Additional training or experience in Team Teach, de-escalation, autism awareness, ADHD, trauma-informed practice or behaviour support would be highly desirable.

Why join Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly.
• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Opportunities across mainstream, specialist SEN and PRU settings.
• Dedicated support from your local SEN and SEMH recruitment consultant.
• Access to training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children who need the right support around them.

PAY

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.

Ready to make a difference?

If you have the patience, experience and passion to support pupils with additional needs, I'd love to hear from you!

Whether you're looking for your next long-term role or flexible day-to-day work, let's have a chat about what's available across Bishop Auckland.

Reference: NEWC2

Safeguarding Statement:

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance