SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Milton Keynes
Start: September 2026
Full Time
Academic Year Role
£95 – £105 per day PAYE
A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Milton Keynes is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team for the new academic year. This role will involve working closely with pupils with additional needs, providing tailored classroom support and helping to create a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.
The school is part of a supportive multi-academy trust, offering excellent collaboration opportunities, shared SEN resources, and ongoing professional development.
Your Responsibilities:
• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist with classroom learning and intervention activities
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupil progress
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
Essential Job Requirements:
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Why join Teaching Personnel:
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free CPD and training opportunities to build your career
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Be part of a supportive, professional network of education staff
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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