1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Nottingham

Milk Education are recruiting for a caring, patient, and experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Nottingham on a long-term basis, starting in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them to overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil, helping them to engage with their learning, develop their independence, and thrive within the school environment.

You’ll be joining a supportive team that is committed to providing an inclusive education where every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

What You’ll Be Doing in the Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND
• Supporting the pupil to access learning and participate in classroom activities
• Adapting resources and activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building a strong and trusting relationship with the pupil
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting communication and social development
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Implementing strategies and support plans in line with the pupil’s needs
• Supporting the pupil during lessons, break times, and other school activities
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to the wider school team
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures consistently

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience providing 1:1 support in a school setting is desirable
• Understanding of special educational needs and inclusive practice
• A patient, calm, and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable
• A relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualification is desirable
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Benefits to You:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Quick and efficient registration process with fast-track compliance
• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• 5-star rating with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook
• Access to exclusive school and multi-academy trust partnerships
• FREE access to our Perks Portal with a wide range of discounts
• Ongoing professional development with 1,000+ accredited CPD courses via Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
• FREE wellbeing eBook and access to a dedicated wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack to help you feel confident and ready
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant via direct contact
• Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing impactful lived-experience speakers into schools
• Opportunities across a wide network of offices throughout England and North Wales
• Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

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Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven education supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding exceptional talent and supporting schools across the UK with high-quality staffing solutions.

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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