Senior Teaching Assistant

Booker Park Community School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staffroom with kitchen and beverages

Employer contribution pension withLife

Employee discounts locally

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual Flu Vaccination

Job summary

Booker Park Community School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse learning needs. You will work under supervision to deliver programmes, lead whole-class sessions when required, and contribute to the school's inclusive ethos.

The role requires specialist knowledge in intervention areas, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Safeguarding remains a core commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with diverse learning needs and additional support requirements.
• Specialist knowledge in one or more educational intervention areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist interventions and support pupils with a range of needs.
• Lead whole-class sessions when required.
• Support pupils, teachers, the curriculum and wider school community.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold school policies including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• Represent the school positively within the community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Specialist intervention knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

safeguarding commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3/Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Inspire - Enable - Achieve

Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with diverse learning needs? Do you have specialist knowledge in educational interventions and a commitment to inclusive learning? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team. You will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to deliver agreed programmes to individuals and groups, both in and out of the classroom. This role requires detailed and specialist knowledge in key areas and includes leading whole classes in the absence of both the Teacher and Assistant Teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist interventions and support pupils with a range of needs.
• Lead whole-class sessions when required.
• Support pupils, teachers, the curriculum, and the wider school community.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold school policies including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• Represent the school positively within the community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training, including Wednesday after-school sessions.
• Develop expertise in areas such as SCERTS, Intensive Interaction, Team Teach, SALT, OT strategies, and sensory impairments.
• Stay up to date with school communications and contribute to the school’s development.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Specialist knowledge in one or more intervention areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to make a real impact in children’s lives.

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 Vaccination

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.