Special Needs Assistant

AMA Admin; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunities

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible full/part-time hours

Free PSHE resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support fantastic schools across Surrey, with opportunities available from September. You'll gain valuable classroom experience while helping pupils with additional needs achieve.

Join welcoming SEN schools that prioritise inclusion, wellbeing and personalised learning, and work alongside teachers, SENCOs and therapists to support pupils throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools or similar settings.
• Passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a team and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one pupil support and small group assistance.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs.
• Build positive relationships to promote confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other staff.
• Adapt activities and resources for curriculum access.
• Promote a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Education

Education/Childcare qualifications (desirable)

Job description

1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant - All of Surrey areas

Surrey Up to £110 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a recruitment partner - we're a community for educators. We support passionate individuals by providing access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support throughout their journey in education.

We are currently recruiting Special Needs Assistants to support fantasticschools across Surrey, with opportunities available from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in education, whether you're an experienced Special Needs Assistant, a graduate, or someone with experience supporting children or vulnerable young people. You'll gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference to pupils with additional needs.

You'll be joining welcoming and supportive SEN schools that place inclusion, wellbeing, and personalised learning at the heart of everything they do. These schools are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, responding to their individual learning and emotional needs.
• Assisting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils throughout the school day.
• Adapting learning activities and resources to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social development.

Requirements or Skills:

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching, nurseries, or similar settings is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while using your own initiative.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, psychology, or related subjects are desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and match you with schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted SEN schools who work with us long-term.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour Management, with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides, so you feel confident from your first day.
• 24/7