Location: Waddesdon Overview The role will require support of students in the classroom as well as assisting some students with physical and socio-emotional difficulties. The work may include some personal care. The post would suit a cheerful individual who can work independently or in a team. An ability or willingness to teach small groups of students and to support their literacy or numeracy skills and individual development is desirable. Required: for September 2026 start Term time only: Yes Salary type: Bucks Pay Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 2:11-15 £26,522 - £28,742 pro rata (£20,033 - £21,710 actual salary) Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part-time,33.5 hours per week, 38 weeks term time only (0.7553 FTE), reduced hour/day applications will be considered Closing date: 05/06/2026 Interviews to be held: To be confirmed About us Waddesdon Church of England School welcomes young people into a safe and secure community where students are encouraged to succeed according to their unique abilities. Standards and expectations are high and learning is developed through a wide range of engaging educational opportunities. Our ethos is rooted and grounded in traditional Christian values which foster dignity and respect for all and compassion and sensitivity towards others. Self-confidence is nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement. Our learning culture enables our students to fulfil their potential as responsible and productive citizens, to be keen life-long learners and to be proud to claim that they are a part of the Waddesdon tradition, the "Waddesdon Way". Website: www.waddesdonschool.com About the role Working in partnership with the class teacher, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class, including those with special educational needs and/or bilingual needs, and to establish positive relationships with pupils To be proactive in identifying and supporting needs as they arise, communicating needs appropriately with relevant staff and professionals To be a trusted adult (named LSA keyworker) to enable implementation of SEND Code of Practice To work within school policies and procedures with an up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and related Safeguarding, Child Protection and Code of Conduct requirements See job description for full details. About you See full Person specification. Other information Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below. Tel No: 01296 651 382 Email: [email protected] The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order'). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.