Teaching Assistant

Grendon Underwood School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0SP

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours, 8.15am - 3.15pm, Term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Range 1B

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Main duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

Planning

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
• Prepare the classroom for lessons

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
• With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Health and safety

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedure

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

What the school offers its staff

• A personable and supportive team ethos and enthusiastic children who have highly positive attitudes to learning
• A positive and thriving school environment which is intent of our pupils achieving more with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• A dedicated, supportive staff committed to improving standards
• A commitment to CPD, enabling you to grow as a professional and supported by Growing Great Support Staff
• Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities in a large spacious setting
• Supportive parents and governor
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face-to-Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Grendon Underwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grendon Underwood School website
• Email address: recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grendon-underwood-school

Arranging a visit to Grendon Underwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk.

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