SEN Teaching Assistant in North East

Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we're a community for educators. Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Whether you have experience in education, care, youth work or support work, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference.

Milk Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support welcoming secondary schools across Gateshead and the surrounding areas, with roles available from September on a term-time basis.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and SEND teams to provide tailored support for students with a range of additional learning needs. You'll help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential through one-to-one, small group, and classroom support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom and around the school.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning and progress.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.
• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and SEND policies at all times.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs, either in schools or transferable settings such as care, youth work, coaching, or support work.
• Are patient, compassionate, and resilient.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Are committed to supporting every child to achieve their potential.
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Why Choose Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we believe in matching great educators with schools where they can thrive. You'll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, access to high-quality CPD through Milk Academy, and opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions within our network of partner schools.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & 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.

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.

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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.

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. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.