SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Milk Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Health and wellbeing support

Free training and professional develop

24/7 access to your personal consult

Referral programme

Progression into teacher training

Job summary

Milk Education in Gateshead is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school to support pupils with autism and complex needs. You will provide tailored support across the school day.

The role requires experience with SEND, strong communication, and the ability to support behavioural strategies. Local applicants preferred; a relevant degree and TA qualification are desirable. Competitive daily pay of £107.71 with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND in classroom settings.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Relevant degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils in the classroom and school day.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Implement personalised strategies to support learning and regulation.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND professionals and therapists.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Psychology

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Gateshead
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Start Date: September
Pay: £107.71 per day, based on a 6.5-hour working day

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with autism and complex needs. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with SEND in the classroom and throughout the school day
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Implementing personalised strategies to support learning, engagement and emotional regulation
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development plans
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals and therapists
• Managing behaviour with patience, empathy and consistency
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Essential Criteria

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN/SEND setting
• Experience supporting pupils with autism or complex needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour in a calm, consistent and positive manner
• A relevant degree, such as Psychology or Childhood Studies, preferred
• A Teaching Assistant or relevant support qualification, preferred
• Must live locally to Gateshead – no relocation

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Benefits

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

• Excellent rates of pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free training and professional development opportunities
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Referral programme
• Ongoing support and guidance
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or permanent school roles

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. 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 acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.