TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level 1)

The Radcliffe School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Radcliffe School in Milton Keynes is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the Inclusion Department. The post is 31 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only, with training provided and a DBS check required.

You will support students with SEN across the school, assist in Sports, Art, Drama, Music, English and Maths lessons, and join a small team with CPD opportunities in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom setting is advantageous but training will be provided.
• DBS disclosure required; safeguarding responsibilities emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Support students in SEN across the school.
• Assist in Sports, Art, Drama, Music, English and Maths lessons.
• Participate in regular CPD and training opportunities.

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Level 1)

£18,004.57 per annum actual salary

(31 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum)

We are looking for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our busy and vibrant school to work within the school’s Inclusion Department (Monday to Friday, 31 hours per week, term time only). As a part of this role, successful candidates will also work within the school’s Additionally Resourced Provision, which is a department designed to support the learning of young people with a range of social communication needs. Previous classroom experience would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

This post offers:

• The opportunity to support students in:
• Sports activities and PE lessons
• Creative art classes
• Drama and music lessons, as well as in English and Maths.
• Term time only working.
• Joining a small team, focussed on supporting students with SEN across our school.
• Regular training and CPD opportunities to develop your skills and confidence.
• A positive, forward-looking school environment where no two days are the same!

The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 17 September 2026.

Ofsted inspected our school in March 2025 and found that behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and Sixth Form provision are all Good. The inspectors found that the school has high expectations of students’ behaviour and their attitudes to learning, all staff and governors share strong priorities, and the school is taking the right action to raise standards of achievement across the school. The inspection identified that students are proud of our school and its diversity, feel safe and supported, and have a strong sense of community.

The Radcliffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We are an equal opportunities employer.