Jobs and Careers

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bledlow Ridge School

Location: Bledlow Ridge

Overview

Bledlow Ridge School is seeking a compassionate, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our Year 4 team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference every day - supporting pupils 1 to 1 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), working closely with our experienced SENCo, and contributing to small group learning under the guidance of the class teacher.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, feel valued, and play a key part in helping children thrive, you'll want to read on.

Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Starting: £24,950 FTE (depending on experience) Range 1B 10 
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 09/02/2026
Interviews to be held: 11/02/2026

About us

Bledlow Ridge School is a genuinely special place to work. Our strong sense of community, warm atmosphere, and shared ambition for every child create an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired.
We are deeply committed to providing memorable, exciting learning experiences that equip children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for the future. Our whole school ethos is built on partnership: children, parents, staff, and governors working together with a clear, united purpose.
What makes us stand out
• A highly supportive and welcoming community where staff feel part of something meaningful.
• Outstanding parental confidence: in Ofsted's Parent View survey (November 2023), 100% of parents said they would recommend Bledlow Ridge School to another family.
• Values driven culture: our core values - curiosity, health, confidence, resilience, empathy, and respect - shape everything we do and help our pupils grow into thoughtful, well rounded individuals.
• A place where staff can thrive, develop professionally, and see the impact of their work every day.
Bledlow Ridge School is a community where you can make a real difference and feel proud of the contribution you make.
For more information about our school, please visit our website: https://www.bledlowridge.bucks.sch.uk/website

About the role

An exciting opportunity to make a real difference
This role offers a rare chance to join a warm, dedicated, and highly committed team focused on helping pupils thrive both academically and personally. It's an ideal position for someone who is passionate about supporting children, enjoys working collaboratively, and is eager to contribute to a nurturing school environment.
What the role involves
• Supporting pupils in small groups and 1:1: You'll work closely with children who benefit from targeted support, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and make strong progress.
• Working under the guidance of the class teacher and/or SENCo: You'll be a valued part of the classroom team, delivering high quality support that aligns with each pupil's learning plan.
• Providing in class support: When needed, you'll assist within whole class settings to help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Running tailored interventions: You'll deliver structured programmes for specific pupils, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

About you

We are seeking someone who brings warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping children thrive.

The successful candidate will be able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, communicate confidently with teachers and colleagues, and demonstrate a clear dedication to supporting progress across all areas of the curriculum.

Refer to Job Description attached. 

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. Please send completed application forms to the email address below:
Tel No: 01494 481253
Email: [email protected]

At Bledlow Ridge School, the health, safety, and well being of every child are our highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and we expect every member of staff and all volunteers to uphold this commitment. We listen carefully to our children and take seriously anything they share with us. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

Salary
See advert for detail
Reference number
BUC14537
Contract type
Fixed Term / Secondment
Working hours
Full Time
Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List
Date posted
21 Jan 2026, 11 p.m.
Application deadline
9 Feb 2026
Interview date
11 Feb 2026
Contact email
[email protected]