💙 BE THE DIFFERENCE – SEND Support Worker | Durham

Durham | September 2026 | Specialist SEND School | Full-Time

Small Steps. Huge Achievements. – SEND Support Worker | Durham

Could you be the person who helps a young person achieve something they never thought they could?

Milk Education is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Support Worker to join a welcoming specialist school in Durham.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to move into education or develop their experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

You don’t need to have worked in a school before. Experience in care, support work, youth work, sports, psychology, childcare or community settings can be incredibly valuable.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supporting pupils throughout their school day.
• Building trusting and positive relationships.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction.
• Helping develop independence and everyday life skills.
• Supporting personalised learning activities.
• Helping pupils manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Getting involved in creative, sensory and practical activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Celebrating individual achievements and progress.
• Working closely with teachers and specialist support staff.

We’re Looking For Someone Who…

• Is patient, caring and genuinely passionate about helping others.
• Is confident building relationships with children and young people.
• Understands that every pupil has different strengths and needs.
• Is calm and consistent when faced with challenges.
• Has experience in SEND, care, support work, childcare, youth work or education — desirable but not essential.
• Is a graduate, aspiring teacher or someone with volunteering/placement experience working with children.
• Is happy to get involved in practical and hands-on activities.
• Is reliable, adaptable and ready to make a difference.

Why SEND?

In a specialist setting, the little things can be the biggest achievements.

A new word.

A new skill.

A first friendship.

Completing something independently.

Trying something that once felt impossible.

You’ll be there to celebrate every single one.

Why Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• FREE CPD training.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources.
• Educator Wellbeing support.
• School Preparation Pack.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Send your CV to Bethany:

[email removed]

Durham – DH1 1AA

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.