Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants Job title Teaching Assistants Salary Bucks Pay Range 1B depending on experience & qualifications. Actual estimated gross salary based on 32.5 hours per week £18,501 (approx.) pro rata per annum Based on 39 weeks per year (equal to 38 weeks term time plus INSET days as set by the Trust) Hours Full time: 32 hours 30 minutes per week (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm) Contract type Permanent Provisional start date 1st September 2026- subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks Closing date: 22nd May 2026 Interviews: Interviews will be conducted upon receipt of suitable application, with any outstanding interviews scheduled for the week commencing 8th June 2026 Responsible for Teaching and learning of pupils Teaching Assistant - Job Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support the educational, social and developmental needs of children. You will help enable children to achieve and be successful. You will take ownership of, and support the shared responsibility for, the well-being, education and behaviour of children. As a Teaching Assistant you treat all pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to the professional position. Successful candidates will be positively committed to shaping and changing the lives of children. This role involves being a strong team member and having the ability to work in partnership with all stakeholders. Does this sound like you? You are child-centred and put children’s best interests at the heart of all you do You understand the needs of the children you are supporting and respond accordingly You are able to engage children, allowing them to make progress You can demonstrate suitable experience and/or qualifications for working in a school context You are flexible, adaptable and able to work on your own initiative You have enthusiasm and the qualities of a strong team member You foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers and communicate effectively You embrace core moral values such as integrity, resilience and respect You have a good sense of humour and a positive outlook This role requires you to have a suitable standard of English and Maths, as well as a strong grasp of spoken English. Successful candidates will be required to engage in the statutory training needed for this post. In turn, we offer you: A chance to work alongside amazing children who are keen to learn and have high aspirations An opportunity to work alongside a highly professional, committed and talented staff team An opportunity to grow and develop as a professional through high quality bespoke personal and professional development A brand new, state-of-the-art building with dedicated facilities and spaces for supporting learning A vibrant and inclusive community Job Description