Teaching assistants Location: SL8 (South Buckinghamshire) Position: Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Contract Type: Term-time only (39 weeks), Permanent & Fixed-term roles Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner, if available) Salary: £20,500–£24,000 FTE (depending on experience and qualifications) The role Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the empathy, patience, and creativity to help every child thrive? We are a nurturing and inclusive SEND school located in the heart of South Buckinghamshire (SL8) and we’re looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. Our school supports children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs. What You’ll Do:
* Support pupils in the classroom, both 1:1 and in small groups
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised learning
* Help pupils develop social, emotional, and communication skills
* Use creativity and care to make learning accessible, engaging, and fun
* Contribute to a positive and safe school environment
What We’re Looking For:
* A genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEND
* Experience in a school or care setting (desirable but not essential – we value your potential)
* Resilience, a good sense of humour, and a team-player attitude
* Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths)
* Willingness to undertake training (e.g., Team Teach, safeguarding, communication approaches)
We Offer:
* A supportive, welcoming team and a school community that feels like family
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Opportunities for career progression (e.g., HLTA, therapy support, teacher training)
* Staff wellbeing initiatives and free on-site parking
* A chance to genuinely change lives, every single day
Interested? We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references