Teaching Assistant Job at Buckinghamshire Council (Aylesbury)

Teaching Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Aylesbury

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

19676.00 - 21323.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

As a Teaching Assistant in The Glade, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work closely with teachers and leaders to provide a calm, nurturing and structured environment that helps pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This role requires patience, empathy and resilience. You will build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them develop emotional regulation, positive behaviour and the confidence to engage with learning.

Job Responsibility:

Support whole class learning, groups of children or individual children having specific or particular needs
Share in the care and wellbeing of pupils throughout the academy
Support and deliver planned learning interventions under the direction of class teachers and the Head of Academy
Safeguarding
Teaching and Learning
Working Collaboratively
Administrative Assistance
Standards and Quality Assurance
Academy Behaviour and Classroom Management
Health and Welfare of Children
Break and Lunchtime Duties

Requirements:

You are calm, patient and resilient, even in challenging situations
You are passionate about supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural needs
You believe that strong relationships are the foundation for learning
You are able to remain positive and solution-focused
You understand that behaviour communicates need and respond with empathy and consistency
You are able to engage children who may find learning difficult
You are flexible, adaptable and able to work on your own initiative
You have enthusiasm and the qualities of a strong team member
You communicate effectively with pupils, staff and families
You have a good sense of humour and a positive outlook
suitable standard of English and Maths
strong grasp of spoken English

What we offer:

Well-being day (after one year of service, one paid day off per year)
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
Training and professional development in SEMH support, behaviour strategies and trauma-informed practice
A brand new, state-of-the-art building with dedicated facilities and spaces for supporting learning
A vibrant and inclusive community

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Expiration:
May 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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