SEN Learning Support Assistant – Milton Keynes
Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in Milton Keynes? We are recruiting for an enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a highly supportive and forward-thinking specialist school setting in Milton Keynes. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to support children and young people with complex needs across multiple learning environments in Milton Keynes.
About the School Setting in Milton Keynes
This well-established specialist provision in Milton Keynes operates across three unique sites, each tailored to meet the needs of different age groups and learning profiles:
- Lower School Site: Supports younger pupils (typically primary age) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication needs, and early developmental challenges. Focus on foundational learning, communication, and social interaction.
- Middle School Site: Caters to secondary-aged students with a range of needs including ASD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Emphasis on academic progress, independence, and emotional regulation.
- Upper/Post-16 Site: Designed for older students preparing for adulthood, focusing on life skills, employability, and functional independence. Students may have complex needs including ASD and additional learning difficulties.
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Milton Keynes, you may have the opportunity to work across one or more of these sites depending on your experience and preference.
Your Role as an SEN Learning Support Assistant
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students to thrive both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
- Supporting students with ASD, SEMH, MLD, and communication difficulties
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
- Supporting with personal care where required
- Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to implement EHCP targets
Transferable Experience That We Value
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. Ideal experience for an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Milton Keynes may include:
- Care work (children or adults with additional needs)
- Youth work or mentoring roles
- Support work in residential or community settings
- Experience in nurseries, schools, or tutoring
- Mental health support roles
- Coaching, sports leadership, or activity-based roles
Skills & Knowledge We’re Looking For
To succeed as an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you should demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Understanding of SEN needs such as ASD, SEMH, or MLD
- Ability to manage behaviour positively and proactively
- Teamwork and adaptability across different age groups and needs
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Suitable Qualifications (Desirable but Not Essential)
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Health & Social Care qualification
- Psychology or Education-related degree
- Team Teach or behaviour management training
- Any SEN-specific training (e.g. ASD awareness, Makaton, PECS)
Why Work Through SENDHelp?
When you join SENDHelp as an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Milton Keynes, you benefit from:
- Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
- Dedicated consultant support – we match you with the right school and role
- Free CPD training – access to over 400 courses to develop your skills
- Trial days available – ensure the setting is right for you before committing
- Flexible and long-term opportunities in Milton Keynes
- Career progression support within SEN education
Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the next step as an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Milton Keynes, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact on young lives in Milton Keynes.
Submit your CV today and start your journey as an SEN Learning Support Assistant in Milton Keynes.
“As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
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