Teaching Assistant Range 2

Booker Park Community School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ample free onsite parking

Large staffroom with resourced kitchen

Employer contribution pension scheme,

Access to employee benefits including:

24 hour free, confidential Employee A

Job summary

Booker Park Community School in England is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. You will work under teaching staff to deliver care and learning programmes in the classroom and beyond, helping students access learning and stay safe during activities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. The role offers term-time hours (32.5 per week) and opportunities to develop through specialist SEN training and professional development.

Qualifications

• SEN experience or understanding advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

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 after training.
• Build positive 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

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 apply

Do 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

• 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 Vaccination

If 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.