Teaching Assistants - Range 1

Stocklake Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DP

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 Hours Per week, 39 Weeks Per Year (including INSET Days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £23,996- £24,950 per annum
• Pay scale: Bucks Pay - Range 1 (Point 6-10): Salary £16,455 - £17,109 approx. gross per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Would you like to be part of a dedicated team and help transform a child’s life? If you’re passionate about making a difference and understand the importance of supporting the most vulnerable in our society, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need extensive training before starting—just enthusiasm, a genuine interest in working with children, and a willingness to learn. We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants to join our team at Booker Park School, supporting students with a range of special educational and complex needs. Also, as part of Buckinghamshire Council, you’ll enjoy:

• Financial rewards and discounts at local shops, cafés, and restaurants
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• A free, confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

What the school offers its staff

Stocklake Park Secondary School is part of the Vale Federation of Schools and caters to students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. With 104 students currently on roll at the main site, the school follows a primary model designed to meet individual educational needs while developing social and personal skills. Our curriculum is structured to give students the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects in a supportive and inclusive environment. We provide high-quality education and care, supported by a multidisciplinary team of therapists and professionals who deliver tailored therapies to meet each student’s needs.

Facilities include:

• Access to swimming at our primary site
• A rebound therapy centre
• Purpose-built outdoor spaces, including a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) and playground equipment

We offer:

• An excellent training package for staff
• A fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking team.
• A therapeutic and unique learning environment
• Convenient access to bus and train links
• On-site parking for staff

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.

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior class staff, this rewarding—yet sometimes challenging—role involves supporting students to access and engage with teacher-led curriculum and learning activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the implementation of individual education and behaviour plans
• Supporting learning both in the classroom and in alternative settings
• Providing personal care, attending to hygiene needs, and administering medication

Comprehensive training is provided to support you in the role, and we actively encourage continued professional development for all staff. For further details please see the Job Description and Candidate Pack.

We are looking for individuals who bring resilience, common sense, and a strong team spirit to their work. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and a genuine appreciation for encouraging independence in students with special educational and complex needs.

Key attributes include:

• The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Confidence in liaising with other professionals to implement recommended strategies
• A good working knowledge of ICT to support learning effectively
• A commitment to ongoing training and professional development

For further details please see the Person Specification and Candidate Pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Job Description Teaching Assistant Range 1 (with Candidate Pack Link) - SP.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specificaion - Teaching Assistant Range 1.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stocklake Park Community School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stocklake Park Community School website
• Email address: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
• Phone number: 01296 427221
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stocklake-park-community-school

Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.

Arranging a visit to Stocklake Park Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.

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