SEND Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support & Growth Path

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working opportunities

CPD courses (Milk Academy)

Educator wellbeing resources

Culture-matched placements

Priority partner school network

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Gateshead, starting in September on a long-term basis with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will join a supportive, nurturing and inclusive school that supports pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech & language needs, SEMH and other learning differences. Ideal for experienced TAs, graduates or those pursuing a long-term career in SEND or related therapies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, youth work or support setting.
• Calm, patient and resilient with excellent communication skills.
• Two recent references required; graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs to access learning and achieve targets.
• Build positive relationships to encourage confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Work with teachers and therapists to implement personalised learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils during lessons, social times and transitions.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Record pupil progress and provide feedback to staff as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Gateshead, starting in September on a long-term basis with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will join a supportive, nurturing and inclusive school that supports pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech & language needs, SEMH and other learning differences. Ideal for experienced TAs, graduates or those pursuing a long-term career in SEND or related therapies.