SEND Teaching Assistant - Northallerton

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

SEND Teaching Assistant – Northallerton

Milk Education is working with a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Northallerton and is looking to recruit caring, patient, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join the school after October half term.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or have a background in autism support, complex needs, learning difficulties, care, or behaviour support, we'd love to hear from you. We have long-term and full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You'll play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties, helping them develop communication skills, confidence, independence, emotional regulation, and the skills they need to engage successfully with education.

Key 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, and consistent 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 appropriately to sensory needs and changes in pupil behaviour.
• Support personal care and physical needs where required by the role.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Experience with autism, complex needs, or learning difficulties is advantageous.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEN provision, education, or care setting is beneficial.
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 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 and positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication differences, and positive behaviour support.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities within Northallerton and the surrounding areas.
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

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. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.