1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Giffard Park Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5PY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. 31.25 hours per week (38 weeks per year)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year in first instance with a possibility of extending
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583 FTE (pro rata 38 weeks p/a)

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 information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

PLEASE NOTE: all applications 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 sbm@giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk

• Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12.00pm (midday)
• Interview date: Tuesday 6th October 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Giffard Park SEN TA Advert Sept26.pdf - 372 KB (opens in new tab)

MKCC SEN TA Role Profile.pdf - 242 KB (opens in new tab)

About Giffard Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 265 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Giffard Park Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01908 617868
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/giffard-park-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Giffard Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk.

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