SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Milk Education are recruiting for a purpose-driven, ambitious SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education provider local to the school to work on a long-term, full-time basis starting immediately.

You'll be joining a highly supportive, modern environment focused on changing young lives through holistic education, trauma-informed progress, and tailored support. This setting caters to vulnerable young people aged 6 to 18 from diverse backgrounds who have encountered a range of adverse childhood experiences or complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is an exciting role for a resilient, empathetic educator to join a fantastic team dedicated to helping pupils re-engage with education, overcome barriers to learning, and reach their full potential!

• Supporting children with SEND, complex SEMH, and developmental diagnoses in small classroom settings
• Working with teachers to implement individualised learning pathways and education plans (EHCPs)
• Assisting with robust behavior management, utilizing therapeutic and positive de-escalation strategies
• Promoting student well-being, emotional regulation, and vital social and life skills

• Must have recent and relevant experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behavior
• Experience or a strong background in sports coaching, youth leadership, or community engagement is highly desirable
• Must possess good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
• Must have a calm, reflective, and relationship-focused approach with the ability to work under the guidance of the class team

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration process and fast track compliance
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• 5-star rating with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook
• Exclusive school and trust partnerships