Graduate Teaching Assistant
28 days ago
Nottingham
Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN Schools Location: Nottingham Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Start Date: Immediate Contract: Long-term Milk Education is seeking dedicated and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of SEN schools in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs. This role is ideal for graduates with a passion for education, psychology, youth work, or mental health who are looking to build a career in teaching, educational psychology, or specialist support roles. Working across SEN settings, you will support pupils with a range of needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and moderate to complex learning difficulties, helping them to engage positively with education and reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: • Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN needs., • Support students in accessing learning activities and achieving individual targets., • Build positive, trusting relationships to support emotional regulation and social development., • Assist with communication, confidence-building, and independence skills., • Promote positive behaviour and implement effective behaviour-management strategies., • An undergraduate degree (e.g. Psychology, Education, Youth Work, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field)., • Relevant experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly., • A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach., • Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative when required.