1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Vacancies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Giffard Park Primary School in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role involves one-to-one work with pupils with SEND and assisting small groups under the direction of the class teacher.

You will need experience in the primary sector, GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent), and excellent communication skills. A positive, flexible approach and commitment to children's welfare are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the primary sector.
• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Proactive, flexible and reliable in supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children with SEND.
• Support small groups as directed by teachers.
• Assist with classroom routines and activities.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

One-to-one support

SEND experience

Primary sector experience

GCSE English/Maths

Strong communication

Team player

Adaptable & flexible

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

VACANCY – 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

We are looking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs. Experience of one-to-one working with children with SEND is desired, as the role will involve supporting children with high needs as well as small groups of children as directed.

Further details and role profile are available at: https://www.giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Skills Required

• Flexible, enthusiastic and positive, as well as being conscientious and a good communicator.
• Applicants MUST have experience of working in the primary sector.
• Minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths.
• High aspirations and determination to help all our children achieve.
• A high level of communication skill with children and adults.
• A genuine commitment to care for and better the lives of children - every day is different.
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible and make changes at short notice.
• A sense of humour and commitment to teamwork.
• Sensitive and cheerful team player with a commitment to working with children from a vast array of backgrounds and ability levels.
• The commitment to uphold our caring vision and SMART values.

What the school offers its staff

There are excellent opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their skills in a caring and supportive school.

Further details about the role

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 (by 11.00am)

Interview date: Friday 6th November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Giffard Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries). Giffard Park Primary is an equal opportunities employer. Milton Keynes Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Milton Keynes is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met.