Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury. The role involves supporting pupils with complex learning and communication needs in a calm and nurturing environment. Candidates should demonstrate a caring nature, availability for full-time work, and a desire to support children with additional needs. Competitive pay of £95 - £130 per day and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continued professional development

Social events

Personal dedicated consultant

Retail discounts for contractors

Qualifications

• Full-time availability is required.
• A genuine desire to support children with additional needs is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to process one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with learning, communication and daily routines.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Kindness

Caring nature

Ability to support emotional regulation

Experience working with children

Job description

Class Teacher: Teaching Assistant

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Work pattern: Full time, 36 hours per week / 38 weeks (Term time only)

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent

Salary: Competitive

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time (Aylesbury)

Have you ever considered working with children with special needs? It's one of the most rewarding roles you can do – helping to change, shape and mould young lives every single day.

We are recruiting a full‑time SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary SEN setting in Aylesbury, supporting pupils with complex learning and communication needs.

The setting supports over 100 pupils with PMLD, SCLD and Autism, and provides a calm, structured and nurturing environment.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with learning, communication and daily routines
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Working closely with teachers and support staff

Requirements:

• Previous SEN experience not essential
• A kind, caring and nurturing nature is essential
• Full‑time availability
• A genuine desire to support children with additional needs
• Experience working with children in a school setting
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to process one

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Continued professional development
• Social events
• A personal dedicated consultant
• Discounts on high street retail from our partner companies for TimePlan contractors

Pay: £95 - £130 per day

Hours: Full time

Start date: ASAP

Location: Aylesbury

Application:

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