Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant | Durham
Durham | September 2026 | Primary Schools | ⏰ Full-Time & Part-Time
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Milk Education is looking for skilled and experienced graduates to join welcoming Primary Schools across Durham, supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs.
This is an ideal opportunity for graduates who already have experience supporting children and want to build a career in SEND, teaching, educational psychology, child development or specialist education.
We’re particularly interested in graduates who have gained experience through school placements, SEND settings, tutoring, volunteering, youth work, childcare, mentoring, coaching or support work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
- Supporting children with a range of additional needs.
- Helping pupils access the curriculum and classroom activities.
- Delivering targeted learning and intervention activities.
- Supporting communication, confidence and independence.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Adapting activities and resources to individual needs.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Working closely with teachers and SEND professionals.
- Celebrating progress and helping pupils reach their potential.
We’re Looking For Graduates Who:
- Have a degree and genuine experience working with children or young people.
- Have experience with SEND, SEN, autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional needs — highly desirable.
- Are confident providing 1:1 support.
- Understand the importance of patience, consistency and positive relationships.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are passionate about inclusion and helping every child succeed.
- Are considering teaching, SEND, educational psychology or another education-based career.
- Have experience through placements, volunteering, tutoring, childcare, youth work or previous school roles.
Ideal Graduate Backgrounds
We’d love to hear from graduates in:
Psychology | Education | Childhood Studies | Special Educational Needs | Speech & Language | Sociology | Criminology | Social Sciences | Sports | English | Health & Social Care
Why Milk Education?
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Access to a wide network of Primary and SEND schools.
- Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
- FREE CPD training including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Management.
- FREE lesson plans and classroom resources.
- Educator Wellbeing support.
- School Preparation Pack.
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant.
- Excellent experience for teacher training and future education careers.
This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.
Ready to Start Your SEND Career?
If you’re a graduate with real experience supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to:
bethany.dowell@milk-education.co.uk
Durham – DH1 1AA
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting 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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.