Specialist unit teaching assistant - part time

Bearbrook Combined School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 7QP

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,996.00 - £2,770.00 Annually (FTE) Bucks pay scale 1-2

Specialist unit teaching assistant - part time job summary

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 on experience and qualifications.

WORKING PATTERN:

The role is for 2 days a week, term time only (38 weeks).

Working hours are Thursday and Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm (1/2-hour unpaid lunch break).

LOCATION:

The role will be based at Bearbrook Combined School within the SEND Unit (known as The Bearbrook Den).

APPLICATION DETAILS:

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Katie Smith, via the school office: 01296 488331

Closing date: Friday 12th May 2026

Interview date: TBC. Please note applications will be considered on arrival, and candidates may be contacted for interview before the closing date.

Start Date: Required from 1st September 2026

In joining the Great Learners Trust, you will benefit from being a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on offering high quality CPD opportunities and support structures to enable rapid career development.

Statement of Equality

The Great Learners Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Governors treat visitors, volunteers, contractors, and former staff members.

Safeguarding

Bearbrook Combined School and The Great Learners Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

The Great Learners Trust believes that every child can be a great learner - it is our job to make that happen!

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 Bearbrook Combined School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 505 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bearbrook Combined School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bearbrook-combined-school-aylesbury

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