1:1 Teaching Assistant at Sherington Church of England School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SCES/36809

Location

School Lane, Sherington, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9NF

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£17,100.00 Annually (Actual)
Level B1 - Fixed term contract (FTC) working with two named children, for the duration each named child is on roll

Hours Per Week

28.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 9th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01.09.2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing 13th July 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 13th July 2026

About this Role

The successful candidates should demonstrate patience and understanding of working with SEND behaviours. Experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting, and with additional needs is essential. 

You will be working on a job share basis supporting two named children with support from the class teacher and Inclusion Lead to support the child’s needs, which will include intimate care. You should also have a flexible approach to your work. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. 

Sherington CE School is set in a village location, and you will become part of a small, friendly team of supportive staff, who work together to best support the needs of every child.  

Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01908 218247.

Working Pattern:

CHILD ONE – 13.25 hours per week 

Mondays 8:45am to 12.25am 

Tuesdays 8.45am to 11.45am 

Wednesdays 8.45am to 12.25am

Friday 12.45 to 3.30pm

CHILD TWO – 15.25 hours per week 

Mondays 12.55pm to 3.30pm 

Tuesdays 12.15pm to 3.30pm 

Wednesdays 12.55pm to 3.30pm 

Thursdays 8.45am to 12.15pm 

Fridays 8.45am to 12.15pm 

Total working hours per week: 28.5

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply. Therefore, we encourage you to apply quickly if you are interested in this vacancy.  

The Village Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment process. 