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
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Teaching Assistant - SEND in Haywards Heath employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for SEND Mentor Assistants. Located in North Liverpool, we prioritise the wellbeing of our educators by offering excellent pay rates, a fast-registration process, and access to professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ensures that you will be part of a purpose-driven team that values your contributions and supports your growth in the education sector.
