Sen Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN Provision within Mainstream Primary School

Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Salary: Competitive Rates of Pay

SEN Teaching Assistant Required in Milton Keynes

APT Education is recruiting an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Milton Keynes. This is a full-time position working within the school's specialist SEN provision, supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs.

This role is ideal for individuals with proven experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and additional learning needs.

Due to the location of the school and the nature of the role, a driver with access to a vehicle would be highly desirable, although not essential for the right candidate.

The Role

You will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to support pupils who may present with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Non-verbal communication
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Moderate to complex learning needs

The successful candidate will help pupils access learning, regulate emotions, develop social skills and achieve their individual targets within a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a rewarding but challenging role, requiring patience, resilience and the ability to build strong relationships with children who require additional support.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have proven experience working with children or young people who have additional needs, behavioural challenges or complex learning difficulties.

Relevant experience may include:

• SEN Schools
• Mainstream Schools
• Alternative Provision
• Residential Care
• Children's Services
• Youth Work
• Behaviour Mentor Roles
• Support Worker Positions
• Mental Health Support Roles

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

✅ Experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD
✅ Confidence managing challenging behaviour positively and effectively
✅ Ability to support pupils with communication and interaction difficulties
✅ Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
✅ Patience, resilience and adaptability
✅ A calm, consistent and nurturing approach
✅ A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
✅ Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable

What the School Offers

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent SEN facilities and resources
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a highly collaborative SEN team
• Long-term stability and career development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Why Work with APT Education?

APT Education specialises in Primary and SEN recruitment across the region, matching high-quality education professionals with schools that value their skills and experience. We take the time to understand what you're looking for and provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour and are looking for a rewarding full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Milton Keynes, we'd love to hear from you.