SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Louis Catholic Primary School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2XZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 2pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.44 - £12.93 Hourly Dependent on qualifications and experience

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

St Louis Catholic Primary School is a friendly, happy and nurturing two form entry school in Aylesbury, where each child is known and is special. Our mission statement, ' We work together, we pray together, we grow together' reflects the strong community that we are.

Our school is spacious and well equipped with a committed staff and pupils who are eager to learn. We have high aspirations for our children and follow an ABC approach to the curriculum, encouraging and inspiring our pupils to be Ambitious, Brave and Caring. Our pupils grow up to be well rounded citizens, proud of their achievements and supportive of one another. Our recent Ofsted (Nov 2023) judged us as good with outstanding behaviour and attitudes and EYFS.

About you:

You will play a key part in creating a safe, supportive environment where the child can thrive, using patience, empathy and clear communication to overcome challenges. The role can at times be demanding, so resilience, flexibility and a calm, consistent approach are essential. In return, you will have the satisfaction of knowing your support makes a real difference to a child’s progress and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Inspire and motivate our children with a love of learning
• Have high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour
• Work effectively within a strong and committed team
• Take a full and active role in all parts of school life
• Be understanding and sympathetic to our Catholic ethos
• Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our children

For further details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We can offer

• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• A happy, friendly school
• A dedicated and supportive team
• Enthusiastic and motivated children.

Working week: Monday to Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm (Term Time Only)

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding means this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Louis Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Louis Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-louis-catholic-primary-school

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