Special Needs Assistant (1:1 Support

Special Needs Assistant (1:1 Support)

Location:
Guildford, Surre

yPay
:
Day rate - £107.00-£112.00 | Weekly Pa

yContract
:
Full-time, Part-time & Long-Term Opportunitie

t At Milk Educati
on, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Assistan
ts to provide 1:1 suppo
rt for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across our partner school

s.This is more than just a support role—it's an opportunity to become a trusted adult who makes a lasting impact on a child's confidence, wellbeing, and educational journe

y.Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in care, youth work, coaching, or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from yo

u.The Ro

leAs a 1:1 Special Needs Assista
nt, you'll work closely with an individual pupil, providing tailored support to help them engage with learning, build independence, and achieve their personal goal

s.You may be supporting pupils wit

• h:
  
  Autism (AS
• C)
  AD
• HDSpeech, Language and Communication Needs (SLC
• N)
  Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SL
• D)
  Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) nee
• ds Physical or sensory nee

• ies Provide dedicat
  ed 1:1 classroom supp
  ort throughout the school d
• ay.
  
  Adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs of your pup
• il.
  
  Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and engageme
• nt.
  
  Support emotional regulation and promote positive behavio
• ur.
  
  Encourage independence while offering appropriate guidance and reassuran
• ce.
  
  Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to support pupil progre
• ss.
  
  Record observations and contribute to pupil reviews where requir
• ed.
  
  Champion inclusion, ensuring every child feels valued and support

For We're looking for individuals who are patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children to succe

ed.

Experience in any of the following is highly desirab

• le:
  
  SEND or school-based supp
• ortCare or support w
• ork Residential childc
• are Youth work or mentor
• ing Sports coach
• ing Mental health supp
• ort Psychology or Education graduates seeking school experie

nceYou'll also ha

• ve:
  
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skil
• ls.
  
  A calm, resilient, and proactive approa
• ch.
  
  A genuine passion for supporting children with additional nee
• ds.
  
  A commitment to safeguarding and inclusi

on?

We Love Milk Education, we know our people make the difference, which is why we invest in every candidate we work wi

th.

Benefi

• ts:
  
  Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes availab
• le.
  
  Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standar
• ds.
  
  Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedu
• le.
  
  Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengt
• hs.
  
  Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiativ
• es.5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Acade
• my.
  
  FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teache
• rs.
  
  FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impa
• ct.
  
  School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day o
• ne.24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is person

• ents Experience working with children or young people (professional or voluntary) is desira
• ble.
  
  An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for
• one.
  
  Two professional references covering the past two ye
• ars.
  
  The right to work in the

ence?

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo gui delines. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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