SEN Teaching Assistant - Inclusive Classroom Support

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education in Guildford is recruiting 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in SEND schools across Guildford from September. These roles offer both full-time and part-time hours with competitive daily rates.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals to support learning, behaviour management, and social development, adapting activities for individual needs while promoting a safe and inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching, nurseries, or similar settings.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while using your own initiative.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, psychology, or related subjects are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, responding to their individual learning and emotional needs.
• Assisting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils throughout the school day.
• Adapting learning activities and resources to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social development.

Skills

Experience in schools

SEND passion

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Education/Childcare qualifications

Job description

Milk Education in Guildford is recruiting 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in SEND schools across Guildford from September. These roles offer both full-time and part-time hours with competitive daily rates.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals to support learning, behaviour management, and social development, adapting activities for individual needs while promoting a safe and inclusive classroom.