Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes- Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes

Are you a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Milton Keynes?

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting supporting children with autism and complex additional needs.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about working with autistic children and enjoys creating a calm, structured and supportive environment. You will primarily be supporting pre-verbal students, helping them develop communication, regulate their sensory needs and engage with learning.

Key Details

Location: Milton Keynes Pay: £14.20 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Contract: Temporary/ad-hoc work available, with temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate Start: ASAPResponsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children with autism and additional needs Support pre-verbal and non-verbal learners with communication and engagement Help children manage sensory processing needs and emotional regulation Assist with classroom activities and individual learning programmes Use a calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting children who may display challenging or distressed behaviours Follow individual education, behaviour and care plans Provide personal and intimate care where required Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent supportRequirements

Right to work in the UK - unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship Availability Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Experience supporting children or young people with autism, sensory needs or communication difficulties is desirable Experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal children would be highly beneficial Comfortable providing personal and intimate care A calm, patient and empathetic approach A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needsWhether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN practitioner, support worker or care professional looking to move into education, we would love to hear from you.

Join our specialist setting in Milton Keynes and take the next step in your career as a Teaching Assistant.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy