Teaching Assistant

Chiltern; Wendover; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support students with ASC and SEMH. You will work with teachers to deliver learning activities and assist individuals and small groups in making progress.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, promoting calm and inclusive learning, and helping with planning and classroom organisation. A GCSE in English and Maths and experience with children are desirable.

Qualifications

• Able to build positive relationships with young people.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C) and ideally NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to help them progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Help create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Assist with basic planning, preparation and classroom organisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with ASC and SEMH through innovative and nurturing education. We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to help our students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What You’ll Do

• Support teachers in delivering learning activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to help them progress
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Help create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Assist with basic planning, preparation and classroom organisation

Requirements

• Able to build positive relationships with young people
• A team player with good communication skills
• Experience working with children or young people
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C) and ideally NVQ Level 2

About the School

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover provides education and care for young people aged 11-19 with ASC. As one of the Trust's largest and most dynamic campuses, Wendover delivers a balanced focus on academic achievement, life-skills development and personal growth, ensuring students are well prepared for further education, employment and independence. You will be part of a caring, supportive team that genuinely wants to make a difference. Our schools provide modern, well-resourced environments designed to meet diverse needs. We focus on helping students grow academically, socially and emotionally, while offering staff meaningful professional development and the chance to contribute to real, life-changing work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Other Information

Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

Background Checks

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.