Specialist Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant(s) Required

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Type: Full-time / Term Time Only

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Start
:
September 2026 or ASAP

We are seeking caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist School in Milton Keynes. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

• Support pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care, ensuring pupils are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Support pupils during swimming and hydrotherapy sessions, following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Encourage students' independence, confidence, and social development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement individual learning and care plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding and school policies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Patient, caring, and empathetic.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils during swimming activities.
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience providing personal care or willing to do so.
• Experience supporting pupils during swimming or hydrotherapy sessions.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, or SEND (desirable but not essential).

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.