SEND Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs, promote inclusion, and collaborate closely with teachers and professionals. Recent experience in a primary or specialist SEND school is essential, along with good numeracy and literacy skills.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Free CPD-accredited education courses

24/7 access to personal consultant

Training support sessions tailored to the role

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within a primary or specialist SEND school.
• Ability to provide at least two references from the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist in delivering strategies and interventions outlined in EHCPs.
• Encourage pupil participation in class activities.

Skills

Supporting Individual Learning

Implementing EHCPs and Support Plans

Promoting Inclusion and Engagement

Collaboration with Staff and Professionals

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND team within a primary school, starting from September 2025.

This primary school is welcoming and firmly believes in putting children first. It is conveniently located with access to various transport links across the city and has onsite parking. The school features enthusiastic children, dedicated staff who engage and inspire, and a supportive governing body.

Why choose Milk?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency committed to making a positive change. Our mission is to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Free CPD-accredited education courses
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions tailored to your role

And much more.

Your role & responsibilities:

• Support Individual Learning: Provide tailored one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Implement EHCPs and Support Plans: Assist in delivering strategies and interventions outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or individual support plans.
• Promote Inclusion and Engagement: Encourage pupil participation in class activities, fostering social interaction, independence, and confidence within a mainstream setting.
• Collaborate with Staff and Professionals: Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to monitor progress, share observations, and adapt support as needed.
• Must have recent experience working within a primary or specialist SEND school.
• Must be able to provide a minimum of two references from the past two years.
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills.