Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School | Milton Keynes | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day while developing your career within Special Educational Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our valued client schools in Milton Keynes from September.

This rewarding opportunity is based within a specialist setting that supports secondary-aged students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally, with a strong focus on building confidence, independence, and positive relationships.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students access learning, manage their emotions, and achieve their individual goals. Every day is different, making this an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and helping young people overcome barriers to education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with a variety of SEN and SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping students regulate their emotions.
• Promoting independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Building strong, positive relationships with students and staff.
• Assisting with the implementation of individual education and behaviour support plans.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students who may have experienced challenges in education.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind Recruitment.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Whether your experience comes from schools, alternative provisions, care settings, youth work, or similar environments, we'd love to hear from you.

At Tradewind Recruitment, we're committed to supporting our educators every step of the way. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College to support your professional development.
• Opportunities to gain experience within supportive specialist settings.
• A straightforward registration process and access to a wide range of education opportunities across Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of Tradewind Recruitment's specialist education team will be in touch to discuss this exciting September opportunity.