Special Needs Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Wakefield, Kirklees & Huddersfield
Contract: Full-time, Part-time & Long-Term Opportunities
Make Every School Day Count
At Milk Education, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Assistants to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across our partner schools.
This is more than just a support role – it’s an opportunity to become a trusted adult who makes a lasting impact on a child’s confidence, wellbeing, and educational journey.
Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in care, youth work, coaching, or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a 1:1 Special Needs Assistant, you’ll work closely with an individual pupil, providing tailored support to help them engage with learning, build independence, and achieve their personal goals.
You may be supporting pupils with:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Physical or sensory needs
Your Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 classroom support throughout the school day.
- Adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs of your pupil.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and engagement.
- Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour.
- Encourage independence while offering appropriate guidance and reassurance.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to support pupil progress.
- Record observations and contribute to pupil reviews where required.
- Champion inclusion, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who are patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children to succeed.
Experience in any of the following is highly desirable:
- SEND or school-based support
- Care or support work
- Residential childcare
- Youth work or mentoring
- Sports coaching
- Mental health support
- Psychology or Education graduates seeking school experience
You’ll also have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
Why Join Milk Education?
At Milk Education, we know our people make the difference, which is why we invest in every candidate we work with.
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Beh
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