Teaching Assistant - Carrington Junior School

Buckinghamshire Council; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant for Carrington Junior School in Flackwell Heath. The role involves supporting students, particularly those with special needs, in a vibrant educational environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in Key Stage 2, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to working with children of various abilities. The position is permanent, term-time only, and offers a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff environment

A well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience of working in Key Stage 2.
• Should be able to work creatively and independently.
• High expectations for students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school including individual and group work.
• Assist in the classroom and contribute to the ARP for pupils with ASD.

Skills

Enthusiastic and patient

Good communication skills

Flexible and motivated

Experience with Key Stage 2

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Carrington Junior School

Location: Flackwell Heath

Can you juggle red kites with equivalent fractions, or leap from stag beetles to subordinate clauses? Our ARP provision means we have a higher proportion than most schools of children with autism and other special needs, and it adds to the richness of what we do, as well as bringing some interesting tangents to our conversations!

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to join our team to support our pupils across the school. This is a permanent position, to start as soon as possible, from Monday to Friday (8.30 am‑3:30 pm) term time only.

• Term time only
• Salary type: Bucks Pay
• Salary Details: £25,625‑£27,770 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Part‑time
• Closing date: 05/01/2026
• Interviews to be held: Applications considered on receipt

About us

We are a two‑form entry Junior School in the village of Flackwell Heath on a linking site to the Infant School. Our school benefits from friendly, happy, motivated children and staff team, and is well supported by parents/carers and governors. Our school has an 8 place ARP for pupils with ASD. Our school has an active extra‑curricular offer, with sports, music, learning and drama clubs taking place most days before and after school.

Carrington Junior School is a dynamic place to work with lots going on and a supportive staff team. Our recent Ofsted (October 2024) stated, “The ‘Carrington Way’ guidance for staff makes it clear how pupils’ knowledge and skills in each subject should develop over time…..This guidance helps with their workload and well‑being”.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and committed person with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude to join our Teaching Assistant team. The role involves individual and group working across the school, including the possibility of working within our ARP, as well as general support in the classroom.

• commitment to your professional development in an exciting and creative learning environment
• a well‑resourced school and stable staff team
• opportunities to work to develop skills working with a range of pupils: including mainstream support, supporting children with medical needs and children with SEND needs
• well‑behaved, enthusiastic, confident and motivated children
• a hard‑working and committed staff team and supportive governors

For more information, please see the job description below.

About you

• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, motivated and committed teaching assistant, someone who ideally has previous experience of working in Key Stage 2
• Can work creatively and independently
• Is keen to work as part of our friendly team
• Can show initiative and be self‑motivated
• Can work with pupils of all abilities and have high expectations
• Is caring and will foster excellent working relationships with children

You will also have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly and cooperatively in a team context. Appropriate and accurate use of English in written and oral communications and good organisational skills are also required.

Other information

To arrange a visit, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Carrington Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. All posts are subject to a probationary period.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self‑disclosure form and return prior to interview.