Special Needs Assistant - SEN School
- guildford, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- Full time
Job Description
1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Guildford, Surrey Up to £110 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
About Us:
Milk Education is more than a recruitment partner — we're a community for educators. We support passionate individuals by providing access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support throughout their journey in education.
We are currently recruiting Special Needs Assistants to support fantastic SEN schools across Guildford , with opportunities available from September .
This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in education, whether you're an experienced Special Needs Assistant, a graduate, or someone with experience supporting children or vulnerable young people. You'll gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference to pupils with additional needs.
You'll be joining welcoming and supportive SEN schools that place inclusion, wellbeing, and personalised learning at the heart of everything they do. These schools are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, responding to their individual learning and emotional needs.
- Assisting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties .
- Building positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence.
- Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils throughout the school day.
- Adapting learning activities and resources to help pupils access the curriculum.
- Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued.
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social development.
Requirements or Skills:
- Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching, nurseries, or similar settings is desirable.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while using your own initiative.