SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant – Level 2 & 3

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs across specialist settings in Oldham and Tameside.

These roles require a calm, trauma-informed approach, with the ability to maintain emotional regulation and build trusting relationships with pupils facing barriers to learning.

You will work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons, support emotional development and help pupils achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach to behaviour management.
• Strong emotional resilience and ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Experience supporting pupils who have experienced trauma or require additional emotional and behavioural support is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND, SEMH and complex needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, positive behaviour and personal, social and learning development.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons, differentiated activities and bespoke interventions.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues, providing consistent support during challenging situations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs across specialist settings in Oldham and Tameside.

These roles require a calm, trauma-informed approach, with the ability to maintain emotional regulation and build trusting relationships with pupils facing barriers to learning.

You will work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons, support emotional development and help pupils achieve positive outcomes.