SEN Teaching Assistant
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Autism Support Worker – SEN Schools (Milton Keynes and Towcester)
Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism and Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking full-time Autism Support Workers to work across multiple SEN schools in Milton Keynes and Towcester. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, providing essential classroom support and helping children with SEND reach their full potential.
About the Role
As an Autism Support Worker, you will work within specialist school settings, supporting students with Autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties. Your role will involve:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to help students engage with learning.
- Assisting teachers in delivering a tailored curriculum that meets individual needs.
- Encouraging communication and social development through structured interventions.
- Supporting emotional regulation and helping students manage sensory needs.
- Creating a safe, positive learning environment where all students feel valued.
The Ideal Candidate
✅ Experienced – Background in SEN, Autism support, or care work is desirable.
✅ Patient & Understanding – Able to build trusting relationships with students.
✅ Resilient & Adaptable – Can respond calmly to challenging behaviours.
✅ Passionate About SEN – Committed to making a difference in children’s lives.
✅ Team Player – Works well alongside teachers, therapists, and school staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to join supportive SEN schools dedicated to providing the best possible education for children with additional needs. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to support Autistic learners, we’d love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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