Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury (SEMH Provision)

Salary: £115-£130 per day (Temp-to-Perm, Full-Time) |

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you an experienced and proactive Senior Teaching Assistant local to Aylesbury looking for a role with long‑term potential? Academics are supporting a specialist SEMH provision in Aylesbury that is seeking a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary‑to‑permanent basis immediately.

As a Senior Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury, you will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and cover classes as required, ensuring continuity of learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, provide guidance to other support staff, deliver engaging lessons, and create a safe, inclusive, and structured environment for every learner.

• Support pupils with SEMH and associated learning needs in 1:1, small groups, and whole‑class settings
• Cover classes as required, delivering lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Mentor and support other teaching assistants and support staff
• Implement behaviour and learning strategies to support student progress
• Work collaboratively with staff and external professionals to meet individual student needs

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Be confident covering classes and leading learning activities
• Possess strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Be calm, resilient, and adaptable in challenging situations

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury to make a meaningful impact on young lives while stepping into a role with long‑term potential.

Location:

Aylesbury

Contract:

Temp-to-Perm, Full-Time – Start ASAP

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this Senior Teaching Assistant role.