SEN Teaching Assistant – Empower Students with SEND

AMA Admin; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible days/hours

Milk Academy access

CPD courses

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Pontefract on a long or short-term basis. The role can be temporary, permanent, or temp-to-perm, with occasional attendance at a satellite site in Wakefield.

You will support pupils aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs, helping with communication, independence and wellbeing in a nurturing, inclusive setting. Experience in education and a patient, proactive approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a school or education setting.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar— or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a team.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Team Teach training is desirable, though not essential, with encouragement for managing challenging behaviours.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, responding to their individual needs.
• Helping deliver interventions and targeted support to close learning gaps and meet EHCP outcomes.
• Working alongside the class teacher on lesson planning and adapting resources to meet students' needs.
• Promoting an accepting, inclusive classroom where every student feels they belong.
• Supporting pupils' communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

Skills

Recent school experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

SEND experience

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 childcare or education qualification

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Pontefract on a long or short-term basis. The role can be temporary, permanent, or temp-to-perm, with occasional attendance at a satellite site in Wakefield.

You will support pupils aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs, helping with communication, independence and wellbeing in a nurturing, inclusive setting. Experience in education and a patient, proactive approach are valued.