Sen Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible hours

Milk Academy CPD access

Culture-matched placements

Public sector partnership network

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Leicestershire on a long‑term basis. You’ll support pupils across the classroom, deliver targeted activities, and assist with lessons, while upholding safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with options for flexible days. Prior SEND/education experience is desirable and training through Milk Academy is available.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND/SEMH is desirable.
• Education experience is advantageous.
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Education, Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, reliable and adaptable.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across the classroom with their learning.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and reading activities.
• Assisting the class teacher with lessons and resources.
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
• Delivering interventions and targeted learning activities.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Literacy and numeracy

Patience and adaptability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Education/Childcare/Support Teaching and Learning

Job description

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND School in Leicestershire on a long-term basis.

You'll be joining an inclusive and welcoming school that values teamwork, consistency and pupil wellbeing. This is a great opportunity for an experienced TA or someone with relevant childcare or education experience looking to build their career within a SEND setting.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across the classroom with their learning
• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and reading activities
• Assisting the class teacher with lessons and resources
• Supporting pupils with SEND where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Delivering interventions and targeted learning activities
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience working with SEND/SEMH children is desirable
• School or education experience is advantageous
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, reliable and adaptable approach
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• Culture-matched placements
• Priority Partnership school network
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and