SEND Support Assistant

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We're currently recruiting for a SEND Support Assistant to work within welcoming and supportive Primary Schools, starting in September.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You'll work closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

This role is particularly suited to graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work or specialist SEND provision.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH and learning difficulties.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils access learning and achieve individual targets.

• Work alongside teachers and SENDCOs to implement tailored support strategies and interventions.

• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation and social development.

• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence.

• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils to develop independence.

• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Ideal Background

We welcome applications from graduates who have completed one of the following degrees within the last five years:

• Psychology

• Childhood Studies

• Early Years Childhood Studies

• Criminology

• BA Education

• Primary Education

• MA Education

• MA Education (SEND and Inclusion)

• PGCE

• Other Education, Child Development or Social Science-related degrees

Requirements

• Degree obtained within the last five years.

• Professional employment references covering the last two years.

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.

• Understanding of SEND, Autism, ADHD, SEMH or Speech and Language needs is advantageous.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available.

• Excellent pathway into teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy and SEND-focused careers.

• Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.

• Access to our Graduate Talent Programme and ongoing support from experienced education consultants.

• Culture-matched placements, ensuring we find schools that fit your values and career aspirations.

• Access to our Priority Partnership school network across the North East.

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Management), with ongoing accredited training through Milk Academy.

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and educational resources.

• FREE educator wellbeing resources and access to our community hub.

• School Preparation Packs with handover notes and school insights to help you hit the ground running.

• Dedicated support from your personal consultant, available 24/7 via their work mobile.

Why Join Milk Education?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain specialist SEND experience while making a lasting difference to children's educational journeys. Many of our SEND Support Assistants progress into teacher training, educational psychology pathways, therapy-based professions and specialist SEND careers.

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.

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' or get in touch to find out more.

Phone: 0191 486 2500

Email: danielle.armstrong@milk-education.co.uk

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 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.