SEND Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Term Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Would you like to make a lasting difference in the early stages of a child's development while working in a nurturing and inclusive environment?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming infant and preschool setting in Milton Keynes that is seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026 on a permanent basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger children and is committed to helping children with additional needs develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and a love for learning.

You will work closely with experienced practitioners, teachers, and the SEND team to provide tailored support for children, helping them overcome barriers and thrive within a safe, supportive, and engaging early years environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to children with SEND across the infant and preschool setting
• Support children through play-based learning, structured activities, and daily routines
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support to encourage communication, confidence, and development
• Work closely with teachers, early years practitioners, SENDCo, and external professionals to implement individual support plans and EHCP strategies
• Support children with a range of needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, social communication needs, and developmental delays
• Encourage children's independence, emotional development, and social skills
• Help children develop positive relationships with peers and adults
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual developmental needs
• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour
• Observe, monitor, and record children's progress, sharing feedback with the wider team
• Assist with personal care needs where required

Qualifications & Experience

• A genuine passion for supporting young children with SEND
• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• The ability to build strong and trusting relationships with children and families
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting children through play, learning, and daily routines
• Experience working in an early years, nursery, childcare, education, or SEND setting is desirable but not essential
• A flexible, proactive, and reliable attitude
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join This Setting?

• A permanent opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive infant and preschool environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact during the crucial early years of children's development
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-specific training opportunities
• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• Excellent experience for those looking to develop a career in education, early years, or SEND support

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young children with SEND and want to be part of a caring, inclusive infant and preschool setting in Milton Keynes, we would love to hear from you.