Bearbrook Combined School · Aylesbury, South East
GREAT LEARNERS TRUST BASED AT BEARBROOK COMBINDED SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE ROLE OF PART TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT WITHIN BEARBROOK’S SEND UNIT FOR CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATION & INTERACTION DIFFICULTIES Bucks Pay Scale 1 - 2 (£23,996 - £27,770 FTE) - dependent upon experience. 12 hours per week (2 days) To start Monday 1st September 2026 Bearbrook Combined School is a vibrant, friendly, and exciting school at the heart of a diverse community in Aylesbury. Our school’s vision is to empower all to achieve and flourish on their journey to outstanding. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious team player to make a real difference to children’s lives! Ofsted December 2023: ‘Everyone is welcomed with a huge smile at Bearbrook’ and ‘Staff, including those new to their career, are proud to work at Bearbrook. They are well supported by leaders within the school and trust. Staff speak positively about leaders prioritising the mental health and well-being of both staff and pupils’. THIS OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and inspirational Teaching Assistant to work within our SEND Unit, specialising in education for children with Communication and Interaction difficulties. We are looking for a strong practitioner who has knowledge and understanding of effectively supporting children with communication and interaction difficulties. They will have an understanding of SEND and the essential processes needed for successful SEND support and inclusion within a primary school and have evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR A PERSON WHO: Thrives professionally as part of a strong team. Is an excellent communicator with children with SEND, parents/carers, and colleagues. Can adapt learning successfully for children with SEND needs. Is self-motivated, proactive, and well-organised. Will promote the vision and culture that supports the school’s SEND policy. Is inclusive and promotes good outcomes for pupils with SEND. Sustains our nurturing environment, where staff and children’s well-being and mental health is a priority. Has a passion and drive to make a difference to our children’s learning, progress, and social development. Is committed to sharing and championing our school vision and values. Can build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration Is responsible for promoting the wellbeing and safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people within the school Can promote the inclusion, independence and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance. Will be able to observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance. SALARY: Bucks Pay Scale 1 - 2 (£23,996 - £27,770 FTE) The salary starting point will depend o