SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - St Louis Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
This is a permanent, term time only position at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Aylesbury. St Louis is part of the St Thomas Catholic Academy Trust (STCAT).
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.15 am to 3.30pm.
Salary range: Bucks Pay Range 1 Point 6 - 10 dependent on experience and qualifications.
Start date: As soon as possible and when all safer recruitment checks have been completed.
Term time only
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Range 1B Point 6 - 10 dependent on qualifications and experiences
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 13/10/2025
Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025
About us
At St Louis School we aim to achieve two things: that our children will achieve their true potential in academic, sporting or music success and that they will be the best possible citizens they can be in the future. Learning is at the heart of our school and we have the commitment of a well qualified and dedicated team of staff, supportive parents and Governors and pupils who are proud to belong to our school family.
Please see our school website for further information on our school (www.stlouisrccschool.co.uk)
About the role
This is a rewarding opportunity to work as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, supporting a child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and communication difficulties. The role involves building positive, trusting relationships to help the child engage with learning and develop both socially and academically. You will play a key part in creating a safe, supportive environment where the child can thrive, using patience, empathy and clear communication to overcome challenges. The role can at times be demanding, so resilience, flexibility and a calm, consistent approach are essential. In return, you will have the satisfaction of knowing your support makes a real difference to a child’s progress and wellbeing.
About you
We are looking for someone who will:
Inspire and motivate our children with a love of learning
Have high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour
Work effectively within a strong and committed team
Take a full and active role in all parts of school life
Be understanding and sympathetic to our Catholic ethos
Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of our children
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 on the number below. Applications are through the 'mynewterm.com' website Job Reference: EDV/2025/SLCPS/66769
Tel No: 01296 488915
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
All adult cautions and spent convictions 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, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (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.
