Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is partnering with a friendly primary school in Great Brickhill, Milton Keynes, seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with SEND. You will help them access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

You will provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support, adapt tasks, and support emotional regulation and wellbeing with a calm approach. Local commuting and DBS readiness are important.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• A patient, calm and reliable approach, with a genuine passion for inclusion.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• The ability to commute to Great Brickhill or live locally.
• Training in Team Teach or Makaton is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupils' individual needs.
• Adapt tasks and resources to help every child participate in learning.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation, wellbeing and behaviour using a calm and consistent approach.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, following pupils' individual support plans.
• Encourage pupils' independence, confidence and communication skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Calm demeanor

Inclusive approach

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one

Job description

We are partnering with a friendly, welcoming and inclusive primary school in Great Brickhill, Milton Keynes, seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. You will support children aged 4-11 with SEND, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

Key Responsibilities for a Teaching Assistant:

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupils' individual needs.

• Adapt tasks and resources to help every child participate in learning.

• Support pupils' emotional regulation, wellbeing and behaviour using a calm and consistent approach.

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, following pupils' individual support plans.

• Encourage pupils' independence, confidence and communication skills.

For this role, you will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting (reference required).

• A patient, calm and reliable approach, with a genuine passion for inclusion.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• The ability to commute to Great Brickhill or live locally.

• Training in Team Teach or Makaton is desirable but not essential.