SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time work Mon-Fri

Consultant support

Opportunities for longer-term roles

Education opportunities

Ongoing support

Job summary

Aspire People in Milton Keynes is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in a welcoming school. You will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored assistance, helping pupils engage with lessons and build confidence and independence.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, temporary with potential for longer-term opportunities. The successful candidate will have prior SEN experience, a caring nature, and the right to work in the UK, with

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Caring, patient and understanding.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confident working as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• DBS Update Service is desirable.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.
• Support teachers and other staff in delivering lessons.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Caring & patient

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Right to work

DBS Update Service

Job description

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Milton Keynes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

The Role

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, with potential for longer-term opportunities

Start: ASAP

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Is caring, patient and understanding
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Can build positive relationships with pupils
• Is confident working as part of a wider school team
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Has an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (desirable)
• Has the right to work in the UK

Why Work for Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time, Monday to Friday work
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities
• Opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you are passionate about making a difference to children with SEN and are looking for your next opportunity in Milton Keynes, we would love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.