SEND Teaching Assistant — Autism & Complex Needs

AMA Admin; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Northallerton opportunities

Long-term roles with potential perman

Fast-track registration

Perks Portal access

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and complex needs at a Northallerton specialist school. The role involves one-to-one and small‑group support, building trust, and assisting with communication and learning tasks.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEND, a calm and patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding. Long‑term, full‑time opportunities with potential for permanence are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Experience with autism, complex needs, or learning difficulties is advantageous.
• Experience in a specialist school, SEN provision, education, or care setting is beneficial.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support children with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adapt activities and support strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
• Support pupils to access learning and engage positively within the classroom.
• Follow individual education plans, EHCPs, and relevant support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Recognise and respond to sensory needs and changes in pupil behaviour.
• Support personal care and physical needs where required.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills

Calm and patient

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

safeguarding knowledge

DBS Update Service

Education

Level 2/3 TA or SEND qualification (desirable)

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and complex needs at a Northallerton specialist school. The role involves one-to-one and small‑group support, building trust, and assisting with communication and learning tasks.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEND, a calm and patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding. Long‑term, full‑time opportunities with potential for permanence are available.