Teaching Assistants and Specialist Teaching Assistants - William Harding Combined School

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their inclusive community at a primary school. This role emphasizes supporting pupils to reach their full potential, fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. You will collaborate with a passionate team, delivering tailored educational programs and making a meaningful impact on students' lives. If you are enthusiastic, positive, and committed to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community that values respect, perseverance, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist skills in EAL, Behaviour, or SEN.
• Plan and monitor progress for pupils' programs.

Skills

Supporting pupils with special educational needs

Behaviour management

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistants and Specialist Teaching Assistants - William Harding Combined School

Location: Aylesbury

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Teaching Assistants Bucks Pay Range 1b (6-10) £23,996 to £24,950 pro rata. (Actual starting salary £17,435 for full time role). Specialist Teaching Assistants Bucks Pay range 2 (11-15) £25,625 to £27,770 pro rata. (Actual starting salary £18,619 for full time role)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 38 weeks per year (term time only) for 32.5 hours per week (full time hours)

Interviews to be held: Interviews scheduled according to applications received

About us

William Harding School is a four-form entry primary school with a pre-school for pupils aged 2 upwards. We are a welcoming, inclusive community with a diverse pupil body, including an Additional Resourced Provision for pupils with Speech and Language needs and Physical Disabilities. Despite our size, we pride ourselves on our sense of belonging and strong relationships within our school community.

William Harding has a clear vision led by an experienced and ambitious leadership team. Our staff are committed to raising standards, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork. We have well-behaved, responsive children who enjoy learning in a well-resourced, stimulating environment.

The school motto is; Aim high… Work hard… Be kind… and our core values include Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Honesty, Inclusion, and Collaboration.

Purpose of job

• To provide specialist skills and knowledge, at an advanced level, in a specialist area (e.g., EAL, Behaviour, SEN)
• To plan, resource, deliver, and monitor progress for pupils' programmes within the classroom or as part of a separate strategy

Please see the detailed job description for more information.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting pupils to reach their full potential
• Is a role model leading with kindness and integrity
• Is enthusiastic, positive, and motivated to make a difference
• Willing to collaborate and work as part of a supportive team

If this describes you, you could be the next member of our Teaching Assistant team!

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or learn more about the role, please contact our recruitment team via email. We also recommend visiting our website for more information about our school.

Applications should be completed online and sent to: [e-mail]

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William Harding School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo criminal record checks, and all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of the safeguarding process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions as specified.