SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a Secondary School in North Shields, starting September. The role is long-term and may lead to permanent placement after successful interim periods. You will join an ambitious team focused on high standards, support, and inclusion.

You will work 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday (term-time only), with a salary of £450-£550 per week. Milk Education offers training, CPD, and ongoing consultant support throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children or vulnerable adults.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS or willingness to apply.
• Ability to provide 2 recent employment references from a professional email address.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and SEMH needs.
• Support pupils with EHCPs, implementing agreed outcomes and adjustments.
• Use differentiation and structured routines to remove barriers to learning.
• Deliver targeted interventions and monitor progress.
• Support emotional regulation and social development with a nurturing approach.

Skills

Recent experience

DBS clearance

Professional references

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Start date: 7th September 2026
Working hours: 8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday (Term-time only)
Salary: £450-£550 per week

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We’re currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary School in North Shields on a long-term basis starting in September. This role is temporary; however, many of our candidates go on to become permanent members of the wider team at the school following a successful interview process.

You’ll be joining an ambitious team, focused on aiming high, supporting each other and always striving to be better.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and SEMH needs, using personalised and inclusive strategies.

• Supporting pupils with EHCPs, implementing agreed outcomes, provisions and reasonable adjustments in collaboration with the class teacher and SENDCo.

• Using differentiation, scaffolding, visual supports and structured routines to remove barriers to learning and promote independence and progress.

• Delivering targeted interventions and catch-up support, addressing learning gaps and monitoring individual progress.

• Supporting pupils’ emotional regulation, communication, behaviour and social development through a nurturing, neurodiversity-affirming approach.

Requirements or Skills:

• Recent experience supporting children or vulnerable adults
• An Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS or be willing to apply for one
• The ability to provide 2 recent employment references from a professional email address

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.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• 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 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.

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.