Bank Teaching Assistant

The Walnuts School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Walnuts School is seeking a Bank Teaching Assistant to join our team on a flexible, part-time basis. The role involves supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related learning difficulties across our Milton Keynes campuses. DBS clearance is required, and training will be provided.

There are no fixed hours or days; working hours can be adapted to fit your needs. This is a bank/temporary post with the same safeguarding commitments as permanent staff.

Qualifications

• No fixed hours or days (working hours can be flexible to suit your needs)
• All candidates must be suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults.
• Post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Responsibilities

• Bank Teaching Assistant for The Walnuts School, supporting students with Autism and learning difficulties on a flexible-hours basis.

Job description

Bank Teaching Assistant at The Woodlands School

• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/WS/97363
• Location: Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU
• Contract Type: Flexible Working
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £14.36 Hourly
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Sat 31st Oct, 2026
• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Bank Teaching Assistant

Grade D

£14.36 per hour

No fixed hours or days (working hours can be flexible to suit your needs)

Are you passionate about working with children and young people with Autism and learning difficulties but are unable to commit to a full-time job? If so we may have the perfect job for you. We are looking for people to join our 'bank staff'. You will receive all the training and benefits of a permanent member of staff without having to commit to the set Teaching Assistant Hours.

The Walnuts School is an all age (Reception to Year 14) special school for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties with associated learning difficulties, operating across 2 Campuses in Milton Keynes.

If you have not worked in SEN before, but are enthusiastic and motivated to make the move, we will give you additional training and provide support.

Visits to the school are encouraged. The Walnuts School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Part Time, Permanent Open until post filled.

All candidates must be suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.