SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT - PRIMARY | DURHAM

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Free CPD access

Free lesson plans

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join primary schools in Durham. This long-term, full-time role focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs, using sport and practical activities to boost engagement and development.

No years of classroom experience are required; the right candidate will be energetic, resilient and capable of building strong relationships with pupils. This position offers opportunities to grow within a supportive education network.

Qualifications

• Background in sports coaching, fitness or youth work.
• Personality, resilience and relationship-building matter.
• No long teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Use sport and activities to engage students.
• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help pupils with autism/ SEMH and other needs.
• Build trust and positive behaviour.
• Be a positive role model for children.

Skills

Sports Coaching

Education

Psychology / Education / Sports Graduates

Job description

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT - PRIMARY | DURHAM

Durham | DH1 1AA
September 2026 | Primary SEN | Full-Time & Long-Term

LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN ACTUALLY MAKE AN IMPACT?

Do you have a sport, coaching, youth work, childcare, support work or mentoring background?

Maybe you're a graduate looking to start a career in education. Or perhaps you're already working with young people and want a role where no two days are the same.

Milk Education is working with primary schools across Durham who are looking for confident, energetic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

This isn't just sitting at the back of a classroom.

It's about being a positive role model, building trust and helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

WHAT COULD YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?

• Using sport and physical activities to build engagement
• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups
• Working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional needs
• Helping develop communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Using games, challenges and practical activities to motivate pupilsHelping children access the curriculum
• Building strong relationships with pupils who may struggle in traditional classroom environments
• Becoming someone a child can trust, rely on and look up to

YOUR BACKGROUND COULD BE ANYTHING FROM...

• Sports Coaching
• Fitness / Personal Training
• Psychology / Education / Sports Graduates
• Youth Work
• Teaching / TA Experience
• Mentoring
• Support Work / Care
• Outdoor Education
• Working with young people through clubs or activities

You don't need to have years of classroom experience — your personality, resilience and ability to build relationships can be just as important.

WHY MILK EDUCATION?

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities
• Speedy registration & FastTrack™ compliance
• Access to a wide network of primary & SEN schools
• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
• FREE CPD & access to Milk Academy training
• FREE lesson plans and teaching resources
• FREE educator wellbeing resources
• School Preparation Pack
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant
• Build valuable experience for a career in teaching, SEND, psychology, youth work or education

PAY

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

SAFEGUARDING

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.