SEN Assistant Teacher

Job title: SEN Assistant Teacher

Overview

Inspire - Enable - Achieve

Do you have a passion for helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Assistant Teacher to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs. You'll lead whole‑class sessions during teacher absence, support teaching and learning in class & help deliver engaging learning and support pupils' personal and academic development.

Weeks: 39 weeks including INSET days

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay 4 P21-P25

Salary Details: £26,576-£28,531 per annum (FTE £301,424-£33,735)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 31/10/2026

Interviews to be held: TBC

About us

Booker Park Primary Special School is a member of the Vale Federation of Schools, catering for primary aged children with a broad diversity of complex needs. including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Almost half of the pupils have an additional diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition. We look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve their potential in a caring and supportive environment. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

What We Can Offer You

• 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

Ready to make a difference?

About the role

This is your opportunity to play a vital role in creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Work Pattern: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Fridays 8.30am - 5.00pm.

What you'll do

• Support teaching and learning in class

• Lead whole‑class sessions during teacher absence

• Assist pupils with SEN, including personal care

• Create positive relationships and promote independence

• Help plan lessons, prepare resources and record progress

• Why join us?

• Supportive team and strong values

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity to shape a curriculum specialism

• Safeguarding checks, references and an Enhanced DBS are required.

• Please see attached Person specification for further information.

• Please see attached Job description for further information.

• About you

• What we're looking for

• Kind, patient and enthusiastic

• Confident working with children with additional needs

• Able to follow guidance and take initiative

• Willing to undertake training, including clinical procedures

• Please see attached Person specification for further information.

• Other information

• Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office.

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and etc. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

• The Vale Federation of School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and online health check.