SEND Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Ashington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+

Culture-matched placements

5+ CPD courses before placement

Job summary

Milk Education, in partnership with a 5-19 SEND school in Ashington, Northumberland, is seeking a SEND Support Assistant to work with teens with SEND in a specialist environment. Working hours are 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a September 2026 start.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 and small group support, assist with learners who have autism, ADHD and speech & language needs, and adapt activities to individual needs in a calm, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach with learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND.
• Support students with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and related difficulties.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement, confidence and resilience.
• Work with SENDCo, teachers and staff to implement personalised strategies.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Numeracy & Literacy

Adaptability

Education

Experience in educational setting

Job description

SEND Support Assistant

Location: Ashington, Northumberland

Working hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday

Start date: September 2026

Milk Education working in partnership with an 5-19 SEND school seeking a new SEND Support Assistant to work with teenagers with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a specialist environment.

This school's aim is to combine academic rigour with unwavering pupil wellbeing - fostering a safe, inclusive environment where every single pupil feels seen, supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

SEND Support Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support for students a with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language, SEMH, and a range of other learning difficulties
• Adapting learning activities to meet the individual needs of the students
• Building positive relationships with students that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience
• Working alongside the SENDCo, teachers and wider staff team to implement personalised learning and support strategies
• Promoting a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels able to succeed

SEND Support Assistant Person Specification:

• Recent experience working in an educational setting is desirable but not essential
• Experienced Support Workers who are open to working with children would also fit this role perfectly due to the needs of the students
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning to reach their full potential
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to adapt to the individual needs of each student
• Ability to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through the Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact