Teaching Assistant
- Princes Risborough
- Permanent
Full Job Description
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £24,619.20 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Looking for a career with purpose? You could be exactly who we're looking for!
At Red Kite School, we believe that every young person deserves someone who sees their potential, encourages their progress and helps them believe in themselves.
We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team and play an important part in helping students grow in confidence, develop new skills and achieve things they may never have thought possible.
This isn't just about supporting lessons. It's about building relationships, inspiring confidence and being a positive influence in a young person's day. One moment you could be helping a student overcome a learning challenge, the next you'll be celebrating a personal achievement or encouraging them to try something new.
You don't necessarily need previous Teaching Assistant experience to make an impact. If you've worked in care, childcare, youth work, coaching, support services or another people-focused role, you may already have many of the skills we're looking for.
With term-time-only working, you'll also have more time to enjoy the things you love outside of work.
What you will be doing
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping students engage with learning and work towards their individual goals.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued and confident.
- Work alongside teachers to create engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experiences.
- Encourage students to develop independence, resilience and important life skills.
- Support students' social, emotional and behavioural development, helping them navigate challenges positively.
- Contribute to a calm, welcoming and nurturing school environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
- Recognise and celebrate achievements, helping students see just how much progress they're making.
Who we are looking for
We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient individuals who are passionate about helping young people succeed.
You may already be a Teaching Assistant, or have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, childcare, support work or a similar people-focused role.
- A positive role model who builds strong relationships with young people.
- Patient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Adaptable, proactive and willing to think creatively.
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Passionate about helping students achieve their potential.
Most importantly, you'll have the desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people every single day.
About Our School
Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive.
Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships.
Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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