SEND Teaching Assistants

AMA Admin; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible hours

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership network

CPD training

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants & Support Staff to work in Leeds SEND schools across the city. You will support pupils one-to-one or in small groups, helping children with various needs and building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families.

We offer flexible days, fast-track compliance and a network of partner schools, plus 5+ CPD courses via Milk Academy to support ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient.
• Positive, reliable and resilient.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Passionate about helping children succeed.
• Experience in education, care or support work (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Help children with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and other needs.
• Encourage learning, communication and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Resilient

Team player

Experience in education/care

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants & Support Staff Needed Across Leeds

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?

We're recruiting enthusiastic, caring and resilient individuals to work in SEND schools across Leeds.

Why Choose SEND?

Working in a SEND school is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to help children thrive, celebrate their achievements and support them to reach their full potential.

Every day brings new challenges, new successes and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Your Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant or Support Worker, you could be:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Helping children with autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and other additional needs.
• Encouraging learning, communication and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families.
• Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

We're Looking For People Who Are:

• Compassionate and patient.
• Positive, reliable and resilient.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Passionate about helping children succeed.
• Experienced in education, care or support work (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.

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. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.