At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: Join a passionate team at a specialist school focused on community and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and access to professional development courses.
- Other info: Enjoy 24/7 support from your personal consultant and a welcoming school culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required; passion for SEND is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are recruiting a dedicated and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the L23 area. The school supports pupils aged 11-16 with a wide range of needs, including special educational needs, visual impairments, sensory needs, and complex learning needs. This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand. You will be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It is a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with a variety of SEND on a 1:1 or small group basis
- Assisting with learning activities, communication, and sensory development
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Following individual care plans and behaviour support strategies
Requirements
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
- A genuine passion for working within SEND
- Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (desirable but not essential)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
- Ability to commit to full-time or part-time hours
- Reliable, patient, and confident working in a specialist setting
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long‑term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
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 guidelines. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability.
