Class/SEN Learning Support Assistant - Quainton Church of England School
Location: Quainton
Overview
The school has progressed immeasurably these last few years. At our last OFSTED inspection in September 2023 we were graded good and with a good SIAMS inspection and Excellent Health and Safety inspection achieved recently that progress is clear to see. Though what we are most proud of is the supportive environment we have created where children feel valued and staff well-being is a strength.
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1 Point 6-10 FTE: £24,836-£25,823, Pro rata Actual Salary £17,078-17,756
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (39 weeks per year)
Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday/Friday 21st/22nd May 2026
About us
Quainton C of E School is situated to the north of Aylesbury in a beautiful rural locality. It is a Church of England one form entry school for children aged 4 to 11. Situated in the centre of the village, part of the school building dates back to Victorian times with modern additions for the classrooms. As well as grounds which include a field for sport we have the use of an adjoining orchard, allowing for varied outdoor teaching and learning opportunities.
Website: https://www.quainton.bucks.sch.uk/
About the role
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and nurturing Class/SEN Learning Support Assistant to support specific SEN children in their learning. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building good relationships with SEN children, supporting and relating to them and being able to enthuse and engage them in their learning. They will be able to work confidently and tailor their approach to the SEN needs of children under their supervision. Though the role will focus on specific individuals it will also involve the support of individuals and groups within the class setting. Though not essential, experience of working with children with autism would be desirable.
The successful candidates will aspire to develop professionally and actively engage in training and enriching their knowledge and skills in order to support children’s learning.
About you
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Other information
Details of whom to contact: Mr James Vernon, Headteacher or Mrs Susan Kimber, Office Manager, 01296 655242.
Completed applications should be emailed to: [email protected]
Quainton C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
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.
