SEND Teaching Assistant — Autism & Complex Needs

Milk Education; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Fast-track registration

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a welcoming specialist school in Northallerton after October half term. You will support pupils with autism and complex needs, helping them develop communication, confidence and independence within a nurturing classroom.

We welcome experienced TAs or those with a background in SEND, learning difficulties, or care roles. Long-term, full-time opportunities with potential permanency and a fast-track registration process are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Experience with autism, complex needs or learning difficulties is advantageous.
• A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or SEND qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support children with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and adapt activities to needs.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Follow individual education plans and EHCPs; work with teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Learning difficulties

Calm and patient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour support

Enhanced DBS

Education

Level 2 TA / SEND qualification desirable

Relevant qualifications beneficial

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a welcoming specialist school in Northallerton after October half term. You will support pupils with autism and complex needs, helping them develop communication, confidence and independence within a nurturing classroom.

We welcome experienced TAs or those with a background in SEND, learning difficulties, or care roles. Long-term, full-time opportunities with potential permanency and a fast-track registration process are on offer.