Teaching Assistant Range 1

Stocklakepark; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide individualized support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN). The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping children achieve their potential, demonstrate patience, and be skilled in building positive relationships. This part-time term time role offers competitive compensation along with various employee benefits, including free parking and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Employee contribution pension scheme

Access to discounts on travel

Annual Flu Vaccination

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference for children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Flexible and collaborative, with a commitment to promoting inclusion and equality.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist the teacher in adapting resources for diverse needs.
• Support pupils in developing confidence and independence.
• Help maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Collaboration

Reliability

Job description

* Teaching Assistant Range 1Fast Apply# Teaching Assistant Range 1EmployerLocation: Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £16,511-£17,110 per annum (FTE £23,996-£24,950)Posted: 8th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1523292Job Reference: SLP/TA1Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1523292* Share :Make a Real Difference – Join Us as an SEN Teaching Assistant!Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week, 9.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, Term Time onlyInterviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates applyKey Responsibilities• Provide individualised support to pupils with SEN, helping them engage with learning activities and achieve their potential.• Assist the teacher in adapting resources and strategies to meet diverse learning needs.• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence, and social skills.• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment across different learning settings.About You• Passionate about making a difference for children with SEN.• Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.• Flexible and collaborative, working effectively as part of a team.• Reliable, resilient, and committed to promoting inclusion and equality.What We Can Offer You• Free onsite parking• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme• Annual Flu VaccinationVisits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Snook (HR Officer)We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidateIf you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:**Safeguarding at The Vale Federation**The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employmaent checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process### Stocklake Park School