SEND Teaching Assistant - Northallerton

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

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.