Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Southwood School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7AR

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours of work are 8.45am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 FTE, £18.269 Actual

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Southwood School we have 2 classes for children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition. Each class has a capacity of 8 pupils and we are expanding to 3 classes in September next year. All children hold EHCPs.

We are in search of an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant who can inspire our pupils and help them to enjoy their time at school and their learning. We have a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students.

The hours of work will be 8.45am to 3.30pm.

The successful candidates will be able to:

• Support the delivery of creative and engaging lessons planned by the teaching staff, aligned with our curriculum
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learning needs of our students so they can achieve their best
• Implement effective classroom management strategies promoting positive behaviour

You will:

• Have experience of working with children with complex needs.
• Be sensitive to the wide range of children’s needs experienced in main stream schools
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with the year group team
• Have a passion for education and a commitment for fostering a love of learning in students
• Be kind, caring and understanding and good role model for our pupils

What the school offers its staff

Applications are welcomed from team players with high expectations for achievement. We can offer you a good school in a friendly and happy environment. If you would like to visit either school prior to application, please contact us and we will be more than happy to show you around. For further information contact Melanie Hornshaw on 01908 678366 or email office@southwoodschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications Monday 1st December 2025.

The school reserves the right to close the application process at any stage, should we receive sufficient applications, and interviews will be held sooner. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check with further vetting checks including online searches and references taken.

The Boulevard Primary Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Southwood School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southwood School website
• Email address: office@southwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01908 678366
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southwood-school

Southwood is a Junior school, for children in Year 3 to Year 6, placed close to Central Milton Keynes and is within walking distance of lovely outdoor spaces such as Linford Wood and Campbell Park, as well as the Shopping Centre itself. At Southwood, we pride ourselves on academic achievement and also sporting achievement, as well as the development of children as individuals. Our four values of Respect, Responsibility, Reflection and Resilience underpin everything we do and help our children to grow into independent, considerate pupils who strive for the best.

Arranging a visit to Southwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@southwoodschool.co.uk.

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