SEN Support Assistant – County Durham (Bishop Auckland & Surrounding Areas)
Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we’re a community for educators. We are currently recruiting for an SEN Support Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to work across primary schools in County Durham, including Bishop Auckland, Durham City, Spennymoor, Crook and surrounding areas, starting immediately on a term-time basis.
We partner with a range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across County Durham who are committed to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND). These settings focus on creating safe, nurturing and structured environments where every child is supported to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
This role offers flexible opportunities across a variety of school settings, supporting pupils with SEND and making a real impact on their learning journey. It is ideal for someone looking for SEN support work, classroom experience, or long-term Teaching Assistant placements across multiple schools.
SEN Support Assistant Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Working alongside class teachers to adapt learning activities and resources
- Supporting children with autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language and additional learning needs
- Encouraging engagement, confidence and positive behaviour
- Supporting behaviour management in line with school policies
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Delivering intervention support in literacy, numeracy and phonics
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing
- Following safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines
SEN Support Assistant Rewards
- Competitive rates of pay with short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities
- Flexible SEN work across Bishop Auckland, Durham, Spennymoor, Crook and surrounding areas
- Term-time only hours (08:30–15:30pm Monday–Friday)
- Fast-track registration and compliance process
- Access to CPD and training through Milk Education
- FREE classroom resources and planning support
- FREE wellbeing support and candidate community hub
- School preparation and onboarding support before placements
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
- Opportunities in primary schools, SEN schools and specialist provisions
SEN Support Assistant Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care or support setting)
- Calm, patient, consistent and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible, resilient and proactive attitude
- Passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Understanding of safeguarding in education settings
Interested? Get in touch to find out more:
📞 01642 983001
📧 chris.shaw@milk-education.co.uk
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited and operate in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. All applicants will be subject to full compliance checks.
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