SEN Teaching Assistant – Sutton

Location: Sutton, South London
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Milk Education are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sutton. The school is looking for a caring and dependable TA to provide additional support to pupils with a range of learning and developmental needs.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils engage with classroom learning and activities.
• Support communication, confidence and independence.
• Assist with positive behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

About You

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting SEN is desirable.
• Patient, nurturing and consistent.
• Confident working as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils' development.

Why Join Milk Education?

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

  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.