Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Guildford

Teaching Assistant – Guildford

Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Full-time or Part-time considered Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, term-time only Start Date: As soon as possible School Type: Primary (with some SEN needs across year groups).

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a central role in supporting pupils’ learning, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. The role involves working both in the classroom and on a one-to-one or small-group basis with pupils who require additional support.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning across all curriculum areas
• Working one-to-one with children who may have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, SEMH needs, or academic delay
• Leading or assisting with small-group interventions (phonics, reading, math’s boosters, social skills groups)
• Helping to create a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment
• Supporting behaviour management using positive strategies
• Preparing resources, assisting with displays, and helping the class teacher with classroom organisation
• Supervising pupils during transitions, break, and lunchtime
• Recording observations, feeding back to teachers, and contributing to pupil progress discussions

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who is:

Essential qualities:

• Passionate about supporting children’s development
• Patient, calm, and able to form strong, positive relationships with pupils
• A good communicator who can work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new skills
• Able to follow instructions but also use initiative
• Confident with English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or above)

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Knowledge of SEND (particularly ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language)
• Experience with behaviour management strategies
• Familiarity with phonics programmes such as Little Wandle
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning plans

Training will be provided for the right candidate, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to build a career in education.

The Ideal Candidate

You may be an aspiring:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEN Support Worker
• ELSA
• Future teacher

…or someone with a genuine desire to help children thrive.

We welcome applicants with experience from schools, nurseries, youth work, care roles, or voluntary organisations.

Why Work With Milk Education?

Benefits to You:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• Flexible working days and hours
• Five-star rated agency with thousands of reviews
• Exclusive partnerships with local schools and trusts
• Access to our Perks Portal with a wide range of discounts
• Progression pathway with over 1000 discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• Free PSHE lesson plans
• Free Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
• Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

Apply today by sending your CV:

Email – Izzie.hand@milk-education.co.uk

Call – 01483 323 100

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-03-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English