SEND Teaching Assistant
Do you have a passion for supporting children with diverse learning needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school environment?
Are you ready to make a genuine difference to young people who need patience, understanding, and tailored support to achieve their potential?
We are looking for Additional Needs Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team in the Sunderland area. This fulfilling role centres on supporting pupils with a range of additional needs—including Autism, ADHD, learning delays, and social/emotional challenges—to access learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence.
You’ll work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and pastoral staff to create a positive, therapeutic learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
What You Need
1. Experience supporting children or young people, ideally those with SEND or additional needs
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and positive relationships
3. The ability to provide two recent references (work-based or educational)
4. A compassionate, proactive approach and a genuine commitment to inclusive education
Key Responsibilities
5. Support pupils’ academic, emotional and social development within the classroom and wider school setting
6. Implement personalised strategies that promote focus, emotional regulation and engagement
7. Encourage learning through creative, differentiated, and therapeutic activities
8. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs, and external professionals to provide consistent, tailored support
9. Adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs and help track pupil progress
10. Contribute to pastoral care, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn
11. Communicate effectively with parents and carers, sharing successes and promoting strong home–school relationships
Why Join Milk Eductation?
Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to make a positive difference in education and be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.
Benefits to YOU:
12. Excellent rates of pay
13. Wellbeing support
14. Free lesson and intervention resources
15. 24/7 access to your personal consultant
16. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
17. And so much more…
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