Specialist SEND Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

School environment

Hands-on SEND experience

CPD training

Job summary

Milk Education is looking for a Specialist SEND Assistant to join a welcoming school in Ponteland. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in a purpose-built environment.

The role is full-time, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, starting September 2026. It offers CPD training and the chance to gain hands-on SEND experience within a supportive professional team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring and committed to working with young children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for building confidence and a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing in collaboration with teachers and support staff.
• Assist with classroom activities and individualised learning plans.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive school environment.

Job description

Specialist SEND Assistant

Location: Ponteland

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive in a purpose built environment?

As a Specialist SEND Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, support staff and other exteral providers to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing. You will play an important role in helping children to build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, this could be the role for you.

About You

• Is enthusiastic, caring, and committed to working with young children.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Shows a genuine passion for building confidence and necessary environment for our most vulnerable learners.
• Is eager to learn and develop in a supportive school environment with experienced education professionals.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a school, with a welcoming and supportive team.
• A chance to gain valuable hands-on experience in SEND support.
• CPD training and professional development opportunities.

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