Overview

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary: £90-£100 per day

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract Type: Full-Time, Supply (with potential for long-term or permanent placement)

Start Date: September 2025

Are you a healthcare or support professional with a passion for helping others reach their potential? Do you thrive in environments where every day is different, and every challenge makes a difference?

Aspire People are partnering with a supportive Special Educational Needs (SEND) school in Milton Keynes seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as SEND Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for those from care, nursing, or behavioural support backgrounds who want to transition their skills into education.

You'll work closely with learners who have a range of additional needs, including Autism and Social Communication Difficulties, supporting their personal development and wellbeing. Strong behavioural management, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are key to success in this role.

What We're Looking For

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent experience in care or support work)
Experience supporting individuals with Autism, social communication needs, or behavioural challenges
Confident communication and a calm, compassionate approach
Willingness to participate in activities such as swimming lessons (essential)
A genuine passion for SEND and supporting others

Why Work with Aspire People

Flexible working options with consistent supply opportunities
Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and the wider Aspire team
Pathways to long-term or permanent positions

If you've built your skills in healthcare, residential support, or behavioural care and are now ready to apply that passion in a specialist education setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us on to find out more.

Aspire People Limited acts as an Education Agency and Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. All placements are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and employment history verification.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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