Supply SEN Teaching Assistants - Milton Keynes

Daily Supply | Flexible Working | £Competitive Rates

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to support a specialist school in Milton Keynes. The school caters for young people aged 7-19 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants or individuals looking to develop their experience within specialist education. With flexible supply opportunities available, you will have the chance to support pupils across different age groups and abilities while making a genuine difference to their educational and personal development.

The Role

As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other support staff to provide classroom and individual support, helping pupils engage with learning and access the curriculum in a way that works for them.

Depending on the classroom and pupils you are supporting, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, ASC and SLD.

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour.

• Helping deliver engaging classroom activities and adapting learning to individual needs.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encouraging participation.

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience difficulties with engagement.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.

• Following individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures.

• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, SEMH or specialist education.

• Are patient, understanding and confident supporting pupils with additional needs.

• Can build positive relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

• Are resilient, adaptable and able to respond calmly to challenging situations.

• Have a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

• Are reliable, flexible and happy to support across different classrooms and age groups.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs, social and emotional difficulties or learning disabilities would be particularly beneficial.

Why Work Through Tradewind Recruitment?

• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Opportunities to gain experience within a specialist SEN setting.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant.

• Access to free CPD and training through our National College partnership.

• Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent positions.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for flexible SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Milton Keynes, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you have years of specialist experience or transferable experience from care, youth work, support work or education, we would be keen to have a conversation.

Get in touch with Alana at Tradewind Recruitment Northampton today to find out more and register your interest!

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.