Special Needs Classroom Assistant

AMA Admin; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo compliance accredited

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses before placement

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Specialist SEND Secondary School in Newcastle on a long or short-term basis, starting in September. The role is temporary/permanent/temp-to-perm within a caring, specialist setting.

You will support students with SEND needs, help deliver personalised learning activities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to adapt lessons. The position values patience, adaptability and commitment to student progress in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school/SEND setting or education environment preferred.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, ADHD or learning difficulties desirable.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education, health and social care or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Willingness to take direction from teaching staff and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach to supporting diverse learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups according to SEND needs.
• Deliver personalised learning activities and interventions for academic, social and emotional development.
• Adapt lessons and resources in collaboration with teachers and professionals.
• Promote a calm, inclusive learning environment where every student feels safe and encouraged.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies where required.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

SEND experience

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 childcare/education

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

DBS update service

Job description

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist SEND Secondary School in Newcastle on a long or short-term basis starting in September. This role is temporary/permanent/temp-to-perm.

You'll be joining a supportive, specialist setting dedicated to helping young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties and communication needs. The school is committed to inclusion and individualised learning, ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where positive relationships, consistency and personalised support make a real difference every day.

You'll be joining a caring, experienced team that places wellbeing, inclusion and student progress at the heart of everything they do. It's an excellent fit for someone who is patient, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to succeed.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, responding to their individual SEND needs.
• Helping to deliver personalised learning activities and interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to adapt lessons and resources to meet a range of learning needs.
• Promoting a calm, accepting and inclusive learning environment where every student feels safe, valued and encouraged to achieve their goals.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour strategies where required.

Requirements or Skills:

• Recent experience working in a school, SEND setting or education environment is desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD or learning difficulties is desirable.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education, health and social care or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Comfortable taking direction from teaching staff and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach to supporting young people with diverse learning needs.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.

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.