SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start

SEN Teaching Assistant - September Start | Wakefield

Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:30 |

Milk Education is working with supportive primary schools across Leeds who are now recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for September starts. If you're patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping young people with additional needs thrive, this is the ideal role for you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, learning delays)
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Help pupils manage routines, behaviour, and social interaction
• Deliver tailored support under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo
• Create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment for pupils
• Use strategies from psychology, education, or your own experience to aid learning and behaviour
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times

What We're Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, SEN, care, tutoring, sports coaching etc.)
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  A degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field is desirable - but no formal TA qualifications are required.

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive daily pay
• September start dates available across multiple schools
• Full support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free SEN & behaviour resources
• Opportunities for long‑term roles and permanent school contracts

Apply Now

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.

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