Senior Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury)

Academics; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury to support pupils' learning and wellbeing. In this role, you will supervise classes, provide targeted interventions, and lead Assistant Teachers while promoting inclusion and safeguarding protocols. If you are passionate about education and mentoring, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom supervision and working with pupils across a range of abilities.
• The ability to lead and mentor other Assistant Teachers effectively.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to collaborate with teaching staff, pupils, and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Cover Supervisor, supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Provide targeted support and intervention by working with withdrawal groups.
• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Teachers, supporting their development.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to assist in planning and preparing classroom resources.
• Support pupils across a range of needs to raise achievement and encourage independent learning.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Mentoring skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury - Education and Training

Salary: £22,719 - £24,200 (actual salary)

Location: Aylesbury - Education and Training

Academics Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Aylesbury? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where you will play a vital part in pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a Cover Supervisor, supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences in Aylesbury.
• Provide targeted support and intervention by working with withdrawal groups and small groups of pupils.
• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Teachers, supporting their development and training.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to assist in all stages of the planning cycle and managing/preparing classroom resources.
• Complement teachers' delivery of the national curriculum, contributing to the development of pupils, support staff, and Academy policies.
• Support pupils across a range of needs including SEN, EAL, and more, to raise achievement and encourage independent learning.

In this Senior Teaching Assistant position, you will teach within an agreed framework, provide detailed feedback on lessons and pupil behaviour, motivate learners through structured activities, and promote inclusion in line with Academy policies. You will also monitor pupil progress, assist in assessments, and participate in parent meetings, supporting the wider teaching team in Aylesbury.

As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will take on mentoring responsibilities, guiding other Assistant Teachers and helping to lead training and development initiatives within the school. You will also contribute positively to the Academy's ethos by attending meetings and training, supporting safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience in classroom supervision and working with pupils across a range of abilities.
• The ability to lead and mentor other Assistant Teachers effectively.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to collaborate with teaching staff, pupils, and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting a positive learning environment.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils' learning and pastoral needs and are ready to take the next step as a Senior Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Academics Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Education and Training