Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Milton Keynes is looking for a compassionate Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs. You will provide personalised assistance, implement effective communication tools, and foster emotional development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supporting neurodiverse students, a calm approach, and a genuine passion for education. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a nurturing work environment.

Benefits

Access to CPD pathways

Supportive team culture

Nurturing work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, SEMH, SLCN, or complex neurodevelopmental profiles.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and sensory integration.
• Genuine passion for empowering pupils.
• Experience in specialist settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support for pupils with complex learning and communication needs.
• Implement structured communication tools for learners.
• Support emotional regulation through proactive strategies.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to a supportive and trauma-informed learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with ASC

Understanding of differentiated learning

Calm and solution-focused approach

Strong resilience

Reflective practice

Ability to implement communication tools

Job description

Job Title: Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time – Temp to Perm
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on experience)

Inspire, Empower, Transform – Join Our Specialist SEN Community

A forward-thinking specialist SEN provision in Milton Keynes is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and resilient Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech and Language Needs, and associated communication and sensory profiles.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in specialist settings who understand structured interventions, sensory regulation, and communication-based scaffolding. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development through personalised approaches and consistent routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support for pupils with complex learning, communication, and sensory needs in line with EHCP targets
• Implement structured communication tools such as PECS, visual schedules, first/then boards, and task management systems
• Support emotional regulation through proactive strategies including sensory circuits, movement breaks, and safe-space interventions
• Work collaboratively with Teachers, Therapists, SENCOs, and external specialists to promote consistent progress
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed learning environment
• Assist with care-related or physical support routines where required, depending on need

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, SEMH, SLCN, or complex neurodevelopmental profiles (specialist setting experience preferred)
• Understanding of differentiated learning, communication scaffolds, positive behaviour support, and sensory integration
• Calm, confident, and solution-focused approach with strong resilience and reflective practice
• A genuine passion for specialist provision and empowering pupils to develop communication, independence, and self-regulation skills

Why Join This Provision?

• Specialist, highly skilled SEN team with strong multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Access to CPD pathways including communication training, Team Teach, sensory integration, and therapeutic approaches
• Clear progression for those pursuing SEN, therapy pathways, HLTA roles, or teaching routes
• Supportive, nurturing culture where specialist practice is understood, valued, and celebrated

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

If you are excited about making a real difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you! To apply or learn more about the role, send your CV to or call 01296 752 499 for further details.