Teaching Assistant

St Paul's Catholic School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul’s Catholic School in Milton Keynes is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to August 2027.

The role supports pupils with additional needs in a large SEN department, 30 hours per week during term time, with training provided. Closing date 17 September 2026.

Experience in primary or secondary school settings welcome; commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Experience with ages 11–19 desirable.
• Training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the SEN department.
• Assist with pupil communication and interaction needs.
• Support pupils during lessons, activities and breaks.

Skills

SEN experience

Young people support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant

1 Year Fixed Term From September 2026- August 2027

30 hours per week, Term time only

Working hours Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8.40am-3.35pm, Tuesday 8.50am - 3.35pm & Friday 8.40am-2.30pm

St. Paul’s Pay Range 2, Starting Salary £19,290

The current vacancy is to support within our large special educational needs department working with a variety of pupils with additional needs including, communication and interaction needs as well as those with dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health issues. We would consider any primary as well as secondary school experience supporting children.

The desirable candidate will ideally have experience in these specialist areas, in particular working with young people aged between 11-19 years old, however training will be given.

St. Paul's is a thriving and successful Catholic school with an excellent reputation. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke CPD opportunities and through the management of a growing and successful training school. All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul’s regardless of faith.

Closing date for applications Thursday 17th September 2026 at 9.00am

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St. Paul’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All references will be requested prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.