Teaching Assistant

**Salary**:
Bucks Pay Range 2: £24,879 - £26,961 FTE | Actual Salary: £19,388 - £21,010

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
ASAP

24 February 2025

**Job overview**:
**39 weeks per year, Term Time and includes 5 Inset Days**

We are a thriving school with over 1,000 students on roll, ranging from students aged 11-18.

Whilst academic achievement lies at the heart of what we do, we never forget the importance of fostering mutual respect and decency amongst our pupils. We believe that all our children have something to offer, and we are driven by a desire to find areas where each of them can excel.

We strive for “Success for All”. We pride ourselves on our key objectives:

- A vibrant, exciting learning community
- Students develop knowledge, skills and qualities - and the qualifications - needed to thrive in life and work
- Innovation to enhance all learning opportunities
- Student ownership and responsibility
- A supportive and respectful environment
- An inclusive and proud school community
- Strong parent engagement and bond

**Support the Student**
- To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported.
- To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school and pupils.
- To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
- To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned.
- To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the classroom.
- To manage pupil/s as advised by the SEND Manager and Class Teacher.
- To use methods of promoting/reinforcing the pupils’ self esteem.
- To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care.
- To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s Individual Support Plan.

**Support the SEND Manager and Class Teacher**
- To assist the SEND Manager and Class Teacher to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the classroom or in a withdrawal situation.
- To maintain the SEN team’s system of recording and monitoring of pupils’ progress.
- To provide feedback about pupils’ difficulties and/or progress to the SEND Manager and Class Teacher.
- To write reports about the pupil/s’ progress as requested by the SEND Manager.
- To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SEND Manager and Class Teacher.
- To help adapt/find differentiated materials to enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum.
- To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SEND Manager, or if unavailable, to the Class Teacher.

**Support the School**
- Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school.
- To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN Team.
- To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate.
- To participate in relevant professional development.
- To be aware of/follow school policies and procedures.
- To maintain confidentiality about home/school, pupil/teacher, and schoolwork matters.
- To complete any other task as directed by the Headteacher.
- The Buckingham School
- We look forward to hearing from you.

**Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 24th February 2025.**

**Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.**
- The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure & Barring Service and online screening in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ act._

**About**The Buckingham School**:
**The Buckingham School**
- London Road, Buckingham
- Buckinghamshire
- MK18 1AT
- United Kingdom

+44 1280 812206

Located in Buckinghamshire, The Buckingham School is a co-educational, non-selective setting with approximately 1,200 students, including a growing Sixth Form.

We are committed to providing the best possible opportunities for every child. We are a caring, supportive and inclusive school, where everyone works together to achieve their very best.

We place great emphasis on developing resilient students, who feel inspired by the school and the opportunities ahead of them.

**Headteacher**

**Mr. Andrew McGinnes**

**Values and Vision**

Learning and progress are vital to our values. We promote a vibrant, exciting learning environment for everyone, encompassing flexible skill development, technological capability, skilful communication, and entrepreneurship, as well as providing breadth of knowledge, creativity, and sporting opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, for all learners.

**Ofsted report**
- View Buckingham School’s latest Ofsted report