Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Term Time
Salary: £25,677-£27,568 per annum (FTE £30,361-£32,594)
Weekly

Hours:

37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 (Term time including INSET Days)

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
Closing Date: 4th January 2026 11:59 PM
Job

Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

• Work closely with the class teacher to support lesson planning, resource preparation, and create a positive learning environment.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual education and personal care plans, including hygiene needs and administering medication when required.
• Lead whole classes during the teacher’s non‑contact time and in cases of short‑term absence.

• Passionate about making a difference for children with SEN.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with other professionals to implement recommendations.
• Confident using ICT to support learning.
• Resilient, reliable, and committed to being part of a supportive team.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to undertake training to develop your skills.

• Free onsite parking.
• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages.
• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover.
• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants.
• 24‑hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual Flu Vaccination.
• Comprehensive training and access to a brand‑new continuous professional development programme.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow your career in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Snook (HR Officer).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

Attachments:
Safeguarding Statement:
Safeguarding at The Vale Federation – 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 checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.