Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Milton Keynes is looking for passionate and dedicated Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistants to support autistic students across primary and secondary phases. The role offers full training, a structured learning environment, and involvement in a rewarding educational setting.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Referral bonus scheme

Ongoing CPD & SEN-specific training

Access to the Future Teachers Programme

Qualifications

• Interested in working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience is a bonus but not essential—full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and additional learning needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assist in maintaining a structured, calm, and engaging learning environment.
• Record pupil progress and behavior throughout the school day.

Skills

Calm

Patience

Proactivity

Job description

Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism Support (Primary & Secondary)
Milton Keynes | £90+/day | Full-time | Temp to Perm or Permanent

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Milton Keynes, supporting autistic students (verbal and non-verbal) across primary and secondary phases.

• Support students with autism and additional learning needs on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assist in maintaining a structured, calm, and engaging learning environment

• Use visual aids, clear communication, and routines to support understanding

• Record pupil progress and behaviour throughout the school day

• Encourage participation in classroom and extracurricular activities

• Work closely with teachers and other support staff

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

• Pay: £90+/day (experience dependent)

• Start: Immediate or September start dates available

• Interested in working with autistic children and young people

• Calm, patient, and proactive

• Experience is a bonus but not essential—full training provided

• Free on-site parking

• Referral bonus scheme

• Ongoing CPD & SEN-specific training

• Access to the Future Teachers Programme

Apply now to support young learners in a rewarding SEN environment where every day makes a difference.

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