Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Newark)

Location: Newark
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term

Milk Education is seeking dedicated, motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) school in Newark. This role is ideal for graduates with a passion for education, psychology, youth work, criminology, or mental health who are looking to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people.

Working within a specialist SEMH setting, you will play a key role in supporting pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and academic support. You will help students engage positively with learning, develop essential life skills, and work towards their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.

Support students in accessing learning activities and meeting individual learning targets.

Build trusting and supportive relationships to promote emotional regulation and social development.

Assist pupils with communication skills, confidence-building, and resilience.

Promote positive behaviour and apply behaviour-management strategies, responding calmly to challenging situations.

Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support.

Essential Requirements:

An undergraduate degree (e.g. Psychology, Education, Youth Work, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field).

Relevant experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or challenging behaviour (desirable).

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly.

A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting young people.

Ability to follow guidance while using initiative when appropriate.

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.

* Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

* Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

How to Apply:

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

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