Teaching Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; Ipstones; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 26.000; Part-time

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Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children within a primary school setting. You will work with small groups or 1:1, helping pupils achieve academic, social and emotional goals.

The role is fixed-term, term-time only, and part-time with hours 12:00 to 15:15. Starting October 2026, it offers a supportive team environment in a village near Aylesbury.

Competenze

• Good level of literacy and maths.
• Passion for working with children and helping them overcome challenges.
• Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting, ideally pupils with SEND.
• Positive approach with commitment to inclusive and supportive learning.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to new strategies.

Mansioni

• Provide support to a small group of pupils or 1:1 in the classroom.
• Promote the learning and personal development of pupils to maximise opportunities.
• Assist with preparation and use of learning resources and materials.
• Support the teacher in implementing strategies for pupils with special educational needs.

Conoscenze

Literacy & numeracy

Child support mindset

Team player

Patience & communication

Inclusive learning

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our school family as a Teaching Assistant supporting children in class.

Your role will be pivotal in providing essential support to small groups or individual children, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will be required to support in class, work with small groups or support individual children and some with special educational needs.

Required: October 2026

Term time only: Yes
Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 1b Point 6 - Point 10 (depending upon experience) £24,836.00 to £25,823.00 pro rata 39 weeks per annum

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Part-time, (Monday to Friday 12 mid-day to 3.15pm) Hours Negotiable

Interviews to be held: Week Beginning 2nd November 2026 - Please note that this deadline may be extended based on the needs of the school, or the application window closed sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

About us

We are a one form entry mainstream primary school set in a small village near Aylesbury.

Our children are enthusiastic and motivated with exceptional behaviour for learning. We have beautiful school grounds and enjoy outdoor learning. We are fortunate to have exceptionally supportive parents who work with the school in the best interests of their children.

As part of our wonderful team you too can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils as they strive to be the best they can be.
Our last Ofsted report rated us as 'Good' and we are keen to work with creative and inspirational professionals keen to strive for outstanding.

About the role

You will provide support to either a small group of pupils or 1:1 under the direction of the class teacher, mainly within the classroom.

You will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils enabling them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

Please see attached Job description for further information.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A good level of literacy and maths.
• A passion for working with children and helping them overcome challenges.
• Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting, ideally pupils with special educational needs would be an advantage.
• An enthusiastic commitment to the children and school.
• A positive approach with patience and understanding with good communication skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• A dedication to raising attainment and progress of pupils with whom you work.
• Flair, imagination, creativity, flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively as part of a team, to embrace and embed new strategies and approaches to support young people.