SEN Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Flexible hours

Fast compliance

CPD courses

Wellbeing resources

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Kingston. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs and is looking for someone who can provide patient, consistent and hands-on support throughout the school day.

You will work closely with teachers and specialist support staff, helping pupils with learning, communication and daily routines, while contributing to a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Experience with autism, learning difficulties or complex needs would be beneficial.
• Calm, patient and adaptable in a classroom setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Assist with communication, social skills and independence.
• Support pupils with their daily routines and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist support staff.
• Help create a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Autism/complex needs

Adaptable

Busy environment

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Kingston

Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London
Pay: £105-£125 per day
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Milk Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Kingston. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs and is looking for someone who can provide patient, consistent and hands‑on support throughout the school day.

The Role

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Assist with communication, social skills and independence.
• Support pupils with their daily routines and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist support staff.
• Help create a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment.

About You

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Experience with autism, learning difficulties or complex needs would be beneficial.
• Calm, patient and adaptable.
• Comfortable working in a busy specialist environment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their potential.

Why Join Milk Education?

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

  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.