SEND Support Assistant

Milk Education are currently recruiting a nurturing and ambitious Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive college in South Manchester. The college provides specialist education for students aged 16 to 25 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, focusing on each individual’s potential and personal growth.

In this role, you will work closely with students, helping to implement tailor-made learning and support plans that empower every young person to grow into the adult they aspire to be. You’ll play a vital part in fostering independence, confidence, and academic development.

Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and rewarding environment.

 What You’ll Be Doing in the Role:

• Promoting independence inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Supporting different students across the week who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and promoting independence where possible
• Supporting with personal care and oral hygiene programmes where needed
• Working with the class teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

Essential Requirements:

•  Must have recent and/or transferable experience of working with young people, or vulnerable adults that can referenced within the past two years
•  Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills
• Child and Adult Workforce DBS or be willing to apply for one
• Must have the ability to be adaptable and work closely with staff, parents and outside organisations

 Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join 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’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.