Teaching Assistant - fixed term until 17/07/2026

Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April

• Closing date

  26 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade B1
• Additional allowances:

  Grade B1

Teaching Assistant - fixed term until 17/07/2026 job summary

Key Stage 1 Learning Support Assistant (Supporting children with SEN)

To start April 2022

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary Grade B1 (NJC)

Fixed Term until 17/07/2026

Whitehouse Primary is a vibrant, happy and welcoming three form entry school, situated in the western expansion area of Milton Keynes.

Whitehouse Primary School opened in September 2016 and has been rapidly growing since then. We are at the heart of the developing community of Whitehouse and are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Whitehouse Family. We are forward thinking and champion innovation to ensure our children leave ready to positively contribute to the world they live in. The successful candidate will be passionate about encouraging and empowering our children to flourish in their personal development, building their understanding of the world around them and developing a positive and resilient attitude to life.

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide support for children with Special Educational Needs including those with social, emotional and mental health needs.

We are looking for someone who is warm, creative and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with our children. At Whitehouse we believe in a supportive team approach where our staff’s wellbeing is as valued as our children’s. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about helping children to enjoy their learning and achieve their potential.

The ideal candidate will:

• have the ability to connect with disadvantaged or vulnerable children.
• will be confident building strong positive relationships with pupils to help them progress both socially and academically.
• have good communication skills and the ability to overcome communication barriers with children, develop social skills and overcome barriers to learning.
• will be able to work on their own initiative, as well as contributing to a team
• will have a willingness to contribute and plan for the education of individuals and groups of children.

If you feel that you are somebody who encompasses all of these attributes or if you are an individual willing to learn with an openness and compassion for some of the emotional challenges children may face, then we would be delighted to hear from you and receive your application.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package through MKTSA, discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and much more.

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 Whitehouse Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 663 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitehouse Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitehouse-primary-school-milton-keynes

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