SEND Teaching Assistant

Milton Keynes | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start

Are you a compassionate, patient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Autism?

We are currently recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEND schools and resource provisions across Milton Keynes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with Autism and associated learning needs, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals within a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism

Supporting the delivery of personalised learning programmes

Assisting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation

Promoting positive behaviour through consistent strategies and routines

Supporting sensory needs and helping pupils manage transitions throughout the school day

Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals

Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in learning

Recording progress and contributing to pupil reviews where required

Ideal Candidate

Experience working with children or young people with Autism

Previous experience in a SEND school, mainstream school, care or support setting is desirable

A calm, patient and nurturing approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Understanding of behaviour management strategies

Experience with PECS, Makaton, sensory support or communication aids would be advantageous

Team Teach training is desirable but not essential

A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What We Offer

Full-time and long-term opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist SEND settings

Rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact every day

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Psychology Graduate or someone looking to build a career within Special Educational Needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and help empower children with Autism to reach their full potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website