Teaching Assistants Needed Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Teaching Personnel £90 - 100 - Day 1 hour ago

Gumtree; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in Aylesbury. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives in a nurturing environment. You will provide one-on-one and small group support, collaborating with teachers and specialists to implement individualized education plans. Join a welcoming school community that values ongoing professional development and offers a supportive leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in SEN education while making a real difference.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership team

Free child protection training

Enhanced DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs in a school or care setting.
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement IEPs.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Understanding of structure and routine

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

CACHE or similar qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEN (Primary)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £16,500 – £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time only (39 weeks)

Start Date: September 2025

Are you compassionate, resilient, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at a Primary SEN School in Aylesbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping our pupils thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs.
2. Work closely with class teachers, therapists, and SENCO to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
3. Use strategies such as visual aids, sensory tools, and structured routines to support pupil engagement.
4. Assist with personal care, where required.
5. Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

1. Has experience working with children with SEN (in a school or care setting).
2. Is patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure.
3. Understands the importance of structure, routine, and differentiated learning.
4. Holds a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or similar) or is willing to undertake training.
5. Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

In Return, We Offer:

1. A warm and welcoming school community.
2. Ongoing professional development, including SEN-specific training.
3. A highly supportive leadership team and experienced SEN staff.
4. A real opportunity to change lives and grow your career in SEN education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available later.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers according to DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance provided.

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