SEN Teaching Assistant — One-to-One & Small Group Support

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Fast-track compliance

CPD courses before placement

Milk Academy training access

Free PSHE lesson plans

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Guildford and surrounding SEN schools. Roles available from September with flexible full-time or part-time placement options across the local network.

You will work closely with teachers and specialists to deliver tailored learning strategies, foster inclusion, and promote wellbeing in a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching, nurseries, or similar settings is desirable.
• 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

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Initiative

SEND awareness

Education

Education qualifications

Childcare qualifications

Health & social care

Psychology related

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Guildford and surrounding SEN schools. Roles available from September with flexible full-time or part-time placement options across the local network.

You will work closely with teachers and specialists to deliver tailored learning strategies, foster inclusion, and promote wellbeing in a supportive classroom environment.