Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEND Oldham Start Date: April Long-Term Opportunity

Milk Education are recruiting for a proactive, energetic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream Primary School in Oldham. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable school-based experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs).

You will play a key role in supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them to engage in learning, develop confidence, and reach their full potential within a supportive classroom environment. This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work or SEND support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND including ASC and SEMH within the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning
• Assisting the class teacher with differentiated activities and behaviour support strategies
• Encouraging positive engagement, emotional regulation, and independence
• Supporting with classroom preparation, interventions, and monitoring pupil progress

What We're Looking For

• A graduate (any degree subject) with an interest in education or SEND
• Proactive, energetic and patient with a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with children or young people (school, tutoring, coaching, youth work or voluntary work) is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Fast and simple registration process
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-Star rated agency with over 3000 reviews
• Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts
• Access to 1000+ CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE resources and wellbeing support
• Exclusive discounts through our Perks Portal
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to develop your career within education
• Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency

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Why choose Milk Education?
Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency focused on putting educators first. We work closely with schools across the UK to provide high-quality staff while supporting candidates in building rewarding careers in education.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, ensuring the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.