Teaching Assistant at Chiltern Way Academy Wendover

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASC/SEMH aged 11-19, helping them engage in learning and everyday activities. You will work closely with teachers to support individual and small-group progress and foster a calm, inclusive classroom.

This role requires patience, flexibility and a collaborative spirit, with GCSEs and a willingness to develop in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Patient, flexible and enthusiastic.
• 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

Patient

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Team player

Communication skills

Experience with children/young people

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C) and NVQ Level 2

Job description

About this Role

An exciting, life-changing career with fabulous opportunities. Be part of something extraordinary.

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.

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

What We're Looking For

• Someone patient, flexible and enthusiastic
• 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

Why Join Us?

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.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.