SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and a genuine passion for helping them reach their full potential?

A welcoming school in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes to work closely with pupils with additional needs, providing tailored support that helps them grow both academically and emotionally.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will need to be calm, patient, and proactive, with previous experience supporting students with SEN in a one-to-one setting. You'll play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.

Please note: Previous experience working with SEN pupils in a 1:1 capacity is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support for pupils with ASD and other additional learning needs
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities and tailored support
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents where appropriate
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and academic progress throughout the school day
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEN, including 1:1 support (essential)
• Is patient, caring, and committed to helping children succeed
• Has experience working in a school or with children in a similar setting
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is reliable, adaptable, and able to use their initiative
• able to work in Milton Keynes

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• The opportunity to work within a specialist SEND provision
• A healthy work-life balance
• A highly rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to children's lives

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£25,046 Per Month

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English