1:1 SEND Support Assistant 

Location: North Shields, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £540 - £570 per week (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential? We're working with a welcoming and inclusive SEND provision in Gosforth to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to provide personalised support for a pupil with additional learning and communication needs.

This rewarding role focuses on helping a child access learning, build confidence, develop independence and make positive progress both academically and socially. You'll work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored support that enables the pupil to thrive in a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

About the Role

As a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant, you'll:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil.
• Support pupils with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH or other additional needs.
• Encourage independence while providing the right level of guidance and reassurance.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence, wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Work alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff team to implement personalised learning and support strategies.
• Use a patient, nurturing and flexible approach to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff on achievements and areas for development.

About You

We're looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEND in a school, care, nursery or community setting.
• Knowledgeable or experienced supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH or other additional needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient, with the ability to adapt to the individual needs of each child.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Hold (or are willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly rates of pay.
• A welcoming and supportive SEND provision with a collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities.
• A dedicated Milk Education consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure a permanent role within the provision.
• Access to wellbeing resources and professional development through Milk Education.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough 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 or 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.

Reference: NEWC4