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Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant – Guildford
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Position: Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, term-time
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Salary: £107.71 – £112.58 per day, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND school in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within a school environment and develop their understanding of supporting children with additional needs.
This role is particularly suited to graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, or other child-focused professions.
The Role
As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and build essential social and independence skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND.
- Supporting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Assisting teachers in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Helping implement personalized learning and support strategies.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
- Supporting pupils with communication, interaction, and emotional regulation.
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Supporting learning during lessons, activities, and social times.
- Providing feedback on pupil progress and wellbeing to the wider team.
- Creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all pupils.
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You may support children and young people with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, and complex additional needs.
About You
We are looking for graduates who are:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Passionate about supporting children and young people.
- Interested in developing a career within education, psychology, health, or care.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
- Confident communicating with pupils and adults.
- Able to build strong and trusting relationships.
- A team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
- Keen to learn and develop within a SEND environment.
Previous experience working with children, young people, or SEND is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
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What We Offer
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND school in Guildford.
- Hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
- Support from experienced teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams.
- Ongoing guidance and professional development.
- A strong foundation for graduates looking to progress into education or child-focused careers.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives.
Safeguarding & Compliance
The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with current safeguarding requirements.
Milk Education and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks and successful completion of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
If you are a graduate looking to start your career working with children and gain valuable SEND experience in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Guildford.
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