Teaching Assistant - Hamilton Academy

Buckinghamshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at Hamilton Academy. This permanent role involves working closely with teachers to ensure a high-quality educational experience for children. Ideal candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude. The position entails 28.75 hours per week during term time only. An enhanced CRB disclosure is required for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in class and through individual or small group interventions.
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication and flexible attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1-to-1 with Special Educational Needs.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and Year Group Leader.
• Ensure all children receive a high quality educational experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to use initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Hamilton Academy is looking to employ a Teaching Assistant. The role will initially be focused on supporting pupils 1-to-1 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reporting to the SENCo, but could also include working with other individuals or groups under the direction of the class teacher and Year Group Leader. The role may be based in any key stage within the school, from EYFS to KS2.

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Actual starting salary £15,419

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 28.75 hours per week (5.75hrs/day Mon-Fri), 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Interviews to be held: w/c 26 Jan 2026

About us

Hamilton Academy is a split-site, multicultural primary school with friendly supportive staff and happy well-motivated children. We are committed to raising standards and giving all our children the opportunity to develop as individuals. At Hamilton we offer a supportive and friendly working environment; positive and enthusiastic children, capable of achieving high standards; and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.

The role will involve supporting our pupils under the direction of the Year Group Leader and/or the SENCo. The successful candidate will work as part of a year group team to ensure all children receive a high quality and stimulating educational experience which meets their individual needs and supports all aspects of the curriculum.

About you

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate they have the experience and/or skills to support pupils in class and through individual or small group interventions. You should be able to demonstrate that you have strong communication skills, are positive, flexible in attitude and approach, as well as being able to use your own initiative.

Queries about the role and completed application forms should be sent to .

School application forms only - CVs are not accepted for any position within the school.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Hamilton Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Hamilton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.