Teaching Personnel
SEND Teaching Assistant – Milton Keynes (MK8)
Location: Milton Keynes, MK8
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Milton Keynes supporting students aged 4–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and social communication difficulties.
This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils to support their learning, development, independence, and wellbeing both in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will be confident building positive relationships and providing tailored support to meet individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with autism and social communication needs across a range of ages.
- Assist with classroom activities and personalised learning programmes.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Support students with personal care requirements where necessary.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a support work, care, education, or SEND setting is highly desirable.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
- Comfortable providing personal care support.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
This is a full-time position with the opportunity to move from a temporary contract to a permanent role for the right candidate.
Apply today to secure a September start and make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
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.
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