SEND Learning Support Specialist - 1:1 Support (Durham)

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Specialist SEND schools access

Free CPD & Milk Academy training

FastTrack registration

Long-term, short-term & day-to-day opp

Free teaching resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting qualified and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to join specialist schools and SEND provisions across Durham. This role focuses on supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, and complex needs, with 1:1 and small-group interventions.

You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs, promoting independence, literacy, numeracy and communication while ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching & Learning qualifications.
• SEND, Autism or relevant specialist training.
• Experience in SEN schools or specialist provisions.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs or challenging behaviour.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Delivering personalised learning and intervention activities.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum.
• Promoting independence and life skills.
• Implementing individual support strategies.
• Supporting sensory and therapeutic activities.
• Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff.
• Building consistent, positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting qualified and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to join specialist schools and SEND provisions across Durham. This role focuses on supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, and complex needs, with 1:1 and small-group interventions.

You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs, promoting independence, literacy, numeracy and communication while ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld.