Teaching Assistant Range 2

Booker Park; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff facilities and kitchenette

Pension with life cover

Staff discounts

Job summary

Booker Park School in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, delivering care and learning programmes to help pupils access learning in the classroom and beyond.

This part-time, term-time role offers 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks, with a salary of £19,702–£21,352 per year (FTE £26,522–£28,742). Benefits include onsite parking, a staffroom with a kitchenette, a pension scheme with life cover, and staff discounts.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN to ensure their safety, inclusion, and engagement in learning activities.
• Assist with individualised programmes, including Therapy and Personal Care Plans, and carry out clinical procedures following training and competency sign-off.
• Build positive, constructive relationships with pupils, promoting independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and achievement under teacher guidance.
• Contribute to school life, including trips, activities, and supervision outside lesson times.

Job description

# Teaching Assistant Range 2Employer: Booker Park SchoolLocation: Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £19,702-£21,352 per annum (FTE £26,522-£28,742)Posted: 14th October 2026Expires: 31st October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579595Job Reference: BP/TA2* Share :* Print**INSPIRE - ENABLE - ACHIEVE**Empowering Every Child – Join Us as an SEN Teaching Assistant!Weekly Hours 32.5 hours per week: Monday/Thursday/Friday 8:45am to 3.15pm, Tuesday 8:45am to 4:15pm, Wednesday 8:45am to 4:45pm. Term Time 39 weeks per year (including inset days).Interviews to be conducted as suitable candidates applyDo you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and help create an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will deliver care and support programmes that enable pupils to access learning effectively—both in the classroom and beyond**What You’ll Do**• Support pupils with SEN to ensure their safety, inclusion, and engagement in learning activities.• Assist with individualised programmes, including Therapy and Personal Care Plans, and carry out clinical procedures following training and competency sign-off.• Build positive, constructive relationships with pupils, promoting independence, confidence, and self-esteem.• Provide feedback on pupil progress and achievement under teacher guidance.• Contribute to school life, including trips, activities, and supervision outside lesson times.**Training & Development**We believe in investing in our team. As part of the Vale Federation, you will:• Participate in regular training sessions• Receive specialist SEN training, including clinical procedures, hoisting, and personal care.• Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.**About You**• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEN and promoting inclusion.• Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships.• Reliable, resilient, and adaptable to meet diverse needs.• Committed to teamwork and continuous learning.What We Can Offer You• Ample free onsite parking• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme• Annual Flu VaccinationIf you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in education, we’d love to hear from you!Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Lynne Worley (HR Officer)We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.### AttachmentsPS Teaching Assistant R2 - BPJob Description Teaching Assistant Range 2 - BP### Safeguarding Statement:The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process