Teaching Assistant Range 1

Bookerpark; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Aylesbury is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to provide individual support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). This permanent part-time role focuses on helping students engage with their learning and develop social skills in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and committed to promoting inclusion. The position involves 30 hours of weekly work during term-time, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist the teacher in adapting resources for diverse learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

* Teaching Assistant Range 1NEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant Range 1EmployerLocation: Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £16,511 to £17,110 per annum (FTE £23,996 to £24,9Posted: 8th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1523291Job Reference: BP/TA1Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1523291* 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 timeInterviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.Key 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 equalityOther info: Visits 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### Booker Park School