1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK14 5PY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

VACANCY – 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

We are looking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with special educational needs. Experience of one-to-one working with children with SEND is desired, as the role will involve supporting children with high needs as well as small groups of children as directed.

Further details and role profile are available at: https://www.giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Skills Required

• Flexible, enthusiastic and positive, as well as being conscientious and a good communicator.

• Applicants MUST have experience of working in the primary sector.

• Minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths.

• High aspirations and determination to help all our children achieve.

• A high level of communication skill with children and adults.

• A genuine commitment to care for and better the lives of children - every day is different.

• The ability to be adaptable and flexible and make changes at short notice.

• A sense of humour and commitment to teamwork.

• Sensitive and cheerful team player with a commitment to working with children from a vast array of backgrounds and ability levels.

• The commitment to uphold our caring vision and SMART values.

What the school offers its staff

There are excellent opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their skills in a caring and supportive school.

Further details about the role

If you would like to join our wonderful team, please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit.

PLEASE NOTE: all application must be made using our standard application form; we cannot accept CVs. We will seek professional references BEFORE interview. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS check with further vetting checks including online searches. Giffard Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

To request an application pack please email jobs@giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 (by 11.00am)

Interview date: Friday 6th November 2026

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Giffard Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries). Giffard Park Primary is an equal opportunities employer. Milton Keynes Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Milton Keynes is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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