SEND Teaching Assistant: Empower Post-16 Independence

Milk Education; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEND training

CPD

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support learners within a specialist post-16 educational setting in Harrogate from September 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping learners develop independence, communication and confidence while working alongside teachers, therapists and support staff.

This long-term, full-time role offers specialist SEND training and CPD, with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to adapt to individual needs.
• Previous experience within education, care or support work is desirable.
• Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care or related graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of Autism, learning disabilities or communication strategies is beneficial but not essential.
• A positive and encouraging approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners throughout the college day.
• Support teaching staff with personalised learning activities linked to individual EHCP outcomes.
• Encourage learners to develop independence, communication and confidence.
• Support life skills, employability activities and community-based learning where required.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and therapists to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Support learners with personal care where required.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage learners to participate in activities and develop skills for greater independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Resilient

Education

Relevant degree (Psychology / Education / Health & Social Care or related)

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support learners within a specialist post-16 educational setting in Harrogate from September 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping learners develop independence, communication and confidence while working alongside teachers, therapists and support staff.

This long-term, full-time role offers specialist SEND training and CPD, with potential for permanent placement.