Assistant Teacher - Range 4

Booker Park School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education institution in the UK is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support pupils with special educational needs. This role involves collaboration with class teachers, leading sessions, and contributing to individual education plans within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have experience and a commitment to professional development. This position offers benefits like financial rewards and training opportunities.

Benefits

Financial rewards and discounts

Generous pension scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who have special educational and complex needs.
• Ability to liaise with other professionals for strategy implementation.
• Demonstrated independence and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning and development alongside teachers.
• Assist in classroom resource management and planning.
• Lead whole-class sessions during teacher absences.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Ability to work independently

Good working knowledge of ICT

Strong commitment to professional development

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career? We are excited to announce new Assistant Teacher roles at Booker Park School, following the creation of additional positions to support our growing needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your experience working with young people who have special educational and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers to support pupils in their learning and development
• Assist with the full planning cycle and help manage and prepare classroom resources
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a difference
• Leading whole-class sessions during the teacher’s non-contact time or short-term absence
• Support pupils with a range of special educational and complex needs
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and personal care plans, which may include attending to personal hygiene needs and administering medication

Benefits

• Financial rewards and discounts at local shops, cafés, and restaurants
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• A free, confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

About Booker Park School

Booker Park School is a primary special school and proud member of the Vale Federation of Schools. With 243 pupils on roll, we cater to children with a wide range of complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe and moderate learning difficulties, and autism spectrum conditions — diagnosed in nearly half of our pupils. Our mission is to help every young person become a successful learner, enabling them to reach their full potential in a caring, supportive, and inclusive environment. We provide high-quality education and care, supported by a multidisciplinary team of therapists and professionals who deliver a range of therapies tailored to individual needs.

Staff benefits

• An excellent training and development package
• Opportunities to grow within an innovative and forward-thinking team
• A therapeutic and unique learning environment designed to support both pupils and staff

Qualifications and start

We are looking for candidates with experience working with young people who have a range of special educational and complex needs. This experience may have been gained in a special school setting or through a similar role. The ideal candidate will:

• Be confident in liaising with other professionals to implement recommended strategies and interventions
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Have a good working knowledge of ICT to effectively support learning
• Show a strong commitment to ongoing training and professional development
• Possess resilience, common sense, and a collaborative approach to working as part of a team

For further details please see the Job Description and Person Specification and Candidate Pack.