At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs through engaging activities and build their confidence.
- Company: Milk Education, a leader in connecting passionate educators with schools.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible opportunities, free training, and 24/7 consultant support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth in teaching and support work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Background in sports, youth work, or education; personality and resilience are key.
The predicted salary is between 22545 - 27555 £ per year.
Durham | DH1 1AA September 2026 | Primary SEN | Full-Time & Long-Term
LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN ACTUALLY MAKE AN IMPACT? Do you have a sport, coaching, youth work, childcare, support work or mentoring background? Maybe you're a graduate looking to start a career in education. Or perhaps you're already working with young people and want a role where no two days are the same.
Milk Education is working with primary schools across Durham who are looking for confident, energetic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams. This isn't just sitting at the back of a classroom. It's about being a positive role model, building trust and helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
WHAT COULD YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?
- Using sport and physical activities to build engagement
- Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups
- Working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional needs
- Helping develop communication, confidence and independence
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Using games, challenges and practical activities to motivate pupils
- Helping children access the curriculum
- Building strong relationships with pupils who may struggle in traditional classroom environments
- Becoming someone a child can trust, rely on and look up to
YOUR BACKGROUND COULD BE ANYTHING FROM...
- Sports Coaching
- Fitness / Personal Training
- Psychology / Education / Sports Graduates
- Youth Work
- Teaching / TA Experience
- Mentoring
- Support Work / Care
- Outdoor Education
- Working with young people through clubs or activities
You don't need to have years of classroom experience — your personality, resilience and ability to build relationships can be just as important.
WHY MILK EDUCATION?
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities
- Speedy registration & FastTrack™ compliance
- Access to a wide network of primary & SEN schools
- Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
- FREE CPD & access to Milk Academy training
- FREE lesson plans and teaching resources
- FREE educator wellbeing resources
- School Preparation Pack
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant
- Build valuable experience for a career in teaching, SEND, psychology, youth work or education
PAY
This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.
SAFEGUARDING
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.
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT - PRIMARY | DURHAM 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.
