Teaching Assistant

CareTech; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Bletchley is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support young people with special needs. You will work 37.5 hours per week during term time, helping students with Autism and other challenges reach their potential. The ideal candidate is motivated, resourceful, and has experience or knowledge of learning disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding, and all candidates will undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, well organised, and resourceful individual.
• Need to demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills.
• Experience working with children and young people with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with a variety of needs and difficulties.
• Help build confidence, knowledge, and skills.
• Work within a team to provide educational and emotional support.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with autistic spectrum

Job description

Location

Bletchley

Contract

Full Time, Term Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

37.5

Salary

£21,442

Closing Date

Thursday 5 February 2026

Role

Teaching Assistant

Hours

37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 - Term Time Only

The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential.

Bletchley Park is a 38 week specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and complex needs. The children and young people that attend school range between the ages of 7 - 19 years.

As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in their lives. You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills. You will be patient and energetic but also have a genuine concern to improve the quality of life for the young people in our care.

The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs. Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be preferred.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.