Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN Schools

Location: Derby

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 Derby. 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
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent support

Essential Requirements:

• 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

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information:

0115 7722772

josh.davies@milk-education.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

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