Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEND Specialist School

Location: Morpeth
Pay: £507 – £550 per week (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: Monday – Friday | Full-time or Part-time available
Start Date: ASAP

Milk Education is recruiting a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist SEND school in the Morpeth area. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive setting where staff focus on helping every child reach their full potential.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, social and emotional needs, and communication difficulties. We are keen to speak with candidates who are passionate about supporting children with SEND and who may be looking for either full-time or part-time work.

The Role – Teaching Assistant

1. Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

2. Assist teachers with delivering tailored lessons and learning activities

3. Provide support for pupils with SEND including autism and communication needs

4. Help create a calm, supportive, and structured learning environment

5. Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils with their social development

6. Prepare classroom resources and support daily classroom routines

Essential Requirements

7. Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEND or specialist settings

8. A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach

9. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

10. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

11. Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential

What Milk Education Offers

12. Excellent rates of pay

13. Fast-track registration and compliance

14. Flexible working options including full-time, part-time, and supply work

15. Five-star rated agency with thousands of positive reviews

16. Exclusive partnerships with local schools and multi-academy trusts

17. Access to our Perks Portal with a wide range of discounts

18. Clear progression pathways with over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy

19. Free Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub

20. School Preparation Pack

21. 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant


: 0191 486 2500

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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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