Teaching Assistant - Turnfurlong Infant School

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,619 - 21,272; Part time

Job summary

Turnfurlong Infant School in Aylesbury is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in a busy infant setting. You will work closely with a class teacher and year group leader to assist with classroom activities and learning across the curriculum.

The role includes teaching Read Write Inc phonics sessions, supporting small groups and individuals, supervising playtimes, preparing resources, and helping to maintain a safe, positive learning environment during term time.

Qualifications

• GSCE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent required.
• GCSEs in a range of subjects (or equivalent qualifications).
• Experience in supporting teaching and learning is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Education

GSCE English C or equivalent

GSCE Maths C or equivalent

GSCEs in a range of curriculum subjects (or equivalent qualifications)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Turnfurlong Infant School

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 2: 11-15, Actual salary £18,619-£21,272 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, term time only, 8.30 am-3.30 pm (½ hour lunch break)

Interview date: Thursday 17 September 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).

• 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

Please see the attached job description for further information.

About you

• GSCE English C or equivalent
• GSCE Maths C or equivalent
• GSCEs in a range of curriculum subjects (or equivalent qualifications)

Please see attached Person specification for further information.

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.

Applicants looking for an apprenticeship will also be considered.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

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.