SEN Teaching Assistant – Impactful Student Support

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

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work across SEN schools in Nottingham. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, starting September 2026, on a long-term contract designed to provide hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.

You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and assist with communication, confidence-building, and independence skills. A relevant undergraduate degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Education, Criminology or Sociology.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN needs.
• Support students in accessing learning activities and achieving individual targets.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with communication, confidence-building, and independence skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and implement effective behaviour-management strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Experience with SEN

Education

Undergraduate degree ( Psychology / Education / Criminology / Sociology / related )

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work across SEN schools in Nottingham. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, starting September 2026, on a long-term contract designed to provide hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.

You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and assist with communication, confidence-building, and independence skills. A relevant undergraduate degree and strong communication skills are essential.