Level 2 & Level 3 Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH
Location: Oldham & Tameside
Salary: £107.71-£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Milk Education is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex special educational needs (SEND) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs across specialist education settings in Oldham and Tameside.
These roles are ideal for committed, resilient and nurturing practitioners who understand the importance of building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or face significant barriers to learning.
You’ll play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, develop emotional regulation, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. A calm, consistent and trauma-informed approach is essential, alongside the ability to recognise that behaviour can be a form of communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND, SEMH and complex needs.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, positive behaviour and personal, social and learning development.
- Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons, differentiated activities and bespoke interventions.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues, providing consistent support during challenging situations.
What We’re Looking For
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
- A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach to behaviour management.
- Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Experience supporting pupils who have experienced trauma or require additional emotional and behavioural support is highly desirable.
Why Work with Milk Education
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Opportunities across specialist SEND and SEMH settings.
- Long-term placements and opportunities to develop your experience.
- Fast-track registration and compliance.
- Free access to Milk Academy, with 1,000+ discounted CPD courses.
- Free wellbeing resources and school preparation materials.
- 24/7 consultant support.
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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.
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Level 2 & Level 3 Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH in Oldham 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.
