Teaching Assistant - SEND

AMA Admin; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students in a specialist school for Autism and related needs in Haywards Heath. You will help with learning, wellbeing and personal development in a caring environment.

Ideal candidates will have SEN experience, a Level 2 or above in support work for teaching, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a good understanding of safeguarding. A patient, individualised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in recent years.
• Level 2 qualification in Support Work for Teaching & Learning in Schools (desirable).
• GCSEs in Maths and English (C / 4 or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Knowledge or experience of working with children with SEN, SEMH, or ASD.
• Ability to provide consistent, patient support and treat every child as an individual.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with learning and general wellbeing, helping them feel safe and confident.
• Using positive behaviour management techniques to support challenging behaviour where needed, tailored to individual children.
• Contributing to risk assessments and behaviour support strategies to help children access education and develop life skills.
• Building positive, warm, and supportive relationships with pupils to encourage independence, personal development, and enjoyment in learning.
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities to meet the needs of all learners.
• Being flexible and ready to support wherever needed, as SEN environments often require a hands-on and adaptable approach.

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Haywards Heath, Surrey | SEND | Milk Education

Milk Education is looking for a compassionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting students in primary & secondary with Autism and associated behavioural and communication needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives by supporting their learning, wellbeing, and personal development in a caring environment.

The Roles & Responsibilities for this position

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll help ensure every child has the best chance to reach their full potential. This includes:

• Supporting children with learning and general wellbeing, helping them feel safe and confident
• Using positive behaviour management techniques to support challenging behaviour where needed, tailored to individual children
• Contributing to risk assessments and behaviour support strategies to help children access education and develop life skills
• Building positive, warm, and supportive relationships with pupils to encourage independence, personal development, and enjoyment in learning
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities to meet the needs of all learners
• Being flexible and ready to support wherever needed, as SEN environments often require a hands-on and adaptable approach

Experience & Qualifications

For a teaching assistant, we would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with children with SEN, either in an employed or voluntary setting in the recent years.
• A recognised Level 2 (or above) qualification in Support Work for Teaching & Learning in Schools, or equivalent (desirable)
• GCSEs in Maths and English (C / 4 or Functional Skills Level 2)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• Knowledge or experience of working with children with SEN, SEMH, or ASD
• Ability to provide consistent, patient support and treat every child as an individual