Teaching Assistant - Turnfurlong Infant School

South Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 8,400; Part time

Job summary

Turnfurlong Infant School in Aylesbury is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team, initially supporting Year 2 in KS1. You will work alongside teachers and other TAs to support teaching and learning.

This permanent part-time role is 13 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm during term time. The role involves Read Write Inc phonics, group and 1:1 support, and helping foster a positive, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting KS1 pupils is preferred.
• Ability to work with class teachers and SENDCo to raise attainment.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and pupil independence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a class teacher and year group leader to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Work with small groups and individual children across the curriculum.
• Teach Read Write Inc phonics sessions.
• Supervise children at playtime and lunchtime.
• Support teachers to maintain a positive, safe learning environment.
• Prepare and maintain classroom materials and displays.

Skills

Phonics support

Teamwork

Pupil support

Tools

Read Write Inc

Job description

Location: Aylesbury

Overview

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our amazing team. Initially working in KS1, you will be working alongside teachers and other teaching assistants to support teaching and learning in Year 2.

Salary

Bucks Pay Range 2: 11-15, Actual salary £7,691-£8,355 (depending on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time 13 hours per week, Mondays & Wednesdays, term time only 8.30 am-3.30 pm (½ hour lunch break).

Closing date

Wednesday 21 st October 2026

Interview date

Friday 6 th November 2026

About us

Turnfurlong Infant School is situated approximately a mile from the centre of Aylesbury. Our warm, caring three-form entry Infant School is culturally diverse with a curriculum that provides many opportunities for enrichment. These include visitors to school, visiting authors, a travelling farm, educational visits both local and further afield, chicks hatching, Diwali dance days, Eid parties and a school Christmas to remember. We are a Read Write Inc phonics school and we are proud to hold Platinum status for Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL).

Website

www.turnfurlong-inf.bucks.sch.uk

About the role

Job Purpose

• To contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school
• To be a positive team member
• To work with class teachers and SENDCo to raise the learning and attainment of pupils of all abilities
• To promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• To give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Please see the attached job description for further information.

About you

As a Teaching Assistant you would

• Work closely alongside a class teacher and year group leader to support teaching and learning in the classroom
• Work with small groups and individual children across the curriculum
• Teach Read Write Inc phonics sessions
• Supervise children and support their play at playtime and lunchtime
• Support class teachers to ensure a positive, safe learning environment
• Prepare and maintain classroom materials, resources and displays

We can offer you

• A comprehensive and supportive induction to your role
• The opportunity to work with an experienced team
• Exciting opportunities for further professional development
• Lovely children who are active learners
• Supportive parents and families

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Tel No: 01296 489265

Email: [email protected]

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).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

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.