SEND Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

SEND team

MILK Education consultant

Competitive pay

Job summary

Milk Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant for its specialist provision. You will support children with ASC and complex needs, including non-verbal pupils, in a hands-on role within a specialist environment.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to deliver personalised support, encouraging communication, play and daily care while maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASC and additional needs.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal children.
• Willing to provide personal care, including nappies and toileting routines.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and complex needs including communication and regulation.
• Work with non-verbal pupils using alternative communication methods.
• Provide personal care, including nappies and toileting routines.
• Support feeding, hygiene and daily care as required.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage sensory needs.
• Keep children safe with close supervision.
• Support play-based activities and sensory exploration.
• Follow individual education plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, other Teaching Assistants and SEND team.

Skills

ASC experience

Non-verbal support

Personal care

Calm and patient

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

Full-time | Immediate Start | Primary School

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school to recruit a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant to work within its specialist provision.

The school has two dedicated provision rooms supporting children who are currently unable to access the mainstream curriculum. The pupils have a range of complex additional needs, predominantly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and require a high level of individualised support throughout the school day.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and is genuinely happy working in a specialist provision environment.

About the Role

You will be working closely with a small group of pupils who require significant support with their communication, personal care, emotional regulation and everyday activities.

Many of the children are non-verbal, highly active and require constant supervision and encouragement. The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with ASC and complex additional needs.
• Working with non-verbal children, using alternative communication methods where appropriate.
• Providing personal care, including changing nappies and supporting toileting routines.
• Supporting children with feeding, hygiene and other daily care needs where required.
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and manage sensory needs.
• Keeping children safe, particularly those who are very active and require close supervision.
• Supporting play-based activities and sensory exploration.
• Following individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and care plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, other Teaching Assistants and the wider SEND team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children with ASC and additional needs.
• Is confident supporting non-verbal children.
• Is comfortable providing personal care, including nappy changing.
• Is patient, nurturing, calm and resilient.
• Is physically active and happy to work with children who are constantly on the move.
• Understands that progress may look different for every child.
• Can remain positive and adaptable in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
• Is genuinely passionate about supporting children who cannot currently access the mainstream curriculum.
• Is happy working within a specialist provision rather than a traditional classroom setting.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives.
• A supportive school environment.
• The chance to work alongside an experienced SEND team.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated MILK Education consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.