Specialist SEND TA - Secondary School Support

AMA Admin; Blyth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with temp-to-perm

APSCo Compliance+ safer recruitment

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Specialist SEND Secondary School in Blyth. The role supports students with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, and other needs, working with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning.

The role offers long-term, short-term, or temp-to-perm opportunities starting in September, with a compassionate, resilient approach and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and relationship-building.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within a school, specialist provision, alternative provision, or SEND environment is desirable.
• Experience supporting students with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, learning difficulties, or communication needs is highly desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Childcare, Education, Health & Social Care, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
• A calm, patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting young people with complex additional needs.
• Confidence working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and other professionals.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Supporting students with their academic learning, communication, emotional regulation, social development, and independence throughout the school day.
• Implementing individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and personalised learning programmes.
• Working alongside teachers and wider professionals to adapt lessons and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to support students in achieving successful outcomes.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and resilience while promoting positive relationships and independence.
• Creating a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood, and able to succeed.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Specialist SEND Secondary School in Blyth. The role supports students with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, and other needs, working with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning.

The role offers long-term, short-term, or temp-to-perm opportunities starting in September, with a compassionate, resilient approach and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and relationship-building.