Teaching Assistant Level 2 - 13.25 Hours

The Woodlands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Starting Salary £8,335

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - 13.25 Hours job summary

Grade D

FTE £26,824 to £28,142

Actual starting salary £8,335.99(£13.90 ph)

13.25 Hours - Thursday and Friday , Term time + inset days

We are looking to expand our team. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people, who are able to engage with our students. You will be working alongside at least two other teaching assistants so you must be able to work in a team. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school’s policies, including safeguarding and child protection. Experience is not necessary but a passion to support children and young people with special educational needs is essential. If you have applied for the same position within the last 6 months, please do not reapply at this time.

The Woodlands School is a specialist provision for children and young people with Autism and/or Social Communication Difficulties, all the students have Education, Health and Care Plans as their needs are long term.

Full-time: This post is for 13.25 hours a week and Term Time Only. The hours for this position are Thursday 8:30 - 4:00pm, Friday 8:30 - 3:15pm.

Please Note: A willingness to take part in swimming is essential as the students take part in swimming as part of the curriculum. You must be over 18 years of age.

This position is based at our Hertford place campus in Bletchley.

We welcome visits to the school.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Open until post filled.

All candidates must be suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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

The Walnuts School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school follows safer recruitment procedures and all staff are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks.

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 The Woodlands School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Woodlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-walnuts-school

An all age special school for children and young people with Autism or Social Communication Difficulties

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