Special Needs Assistant - SEN School, Milton Keynes

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive SEN school in Milton Keynes.

Location: Milton Keynes
Position: Special Needs Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

As a Special Needs Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities, and social-emotional challenges. Working closely with teachers and the SEN team, you'll help ensure every child receives the individualised support they need to thrive.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with additional needs

• Assist in the planning and delivery of personalised learning strategies

• Help manage behaviour in a calm, consistent, and supportive way

• Promote inclusion and encourage independence and confidence

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and external professionals

• Must have the right to work in the UK

• Must be available full-time, Monday to Friday

• Must have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (in school or care settings)

• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. CACHE, Team Teach) are desirable but not essential

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