Coral Department caters for pupils who have complex medical needs, Severe Learning Difficulties with additional communication, physical and sensory needs. We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with our pupils, their families and supporting professionals to enable communication, physical, social and emotional development for each individual. We have extensive facilities on site to support this development and provide learning opportunities through a variety of experiences, lessons and routines.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Assistant to join our team. You will be well supported by experienced and welcoming staff within a well-run, hard-working school which holds as its core value the wellbeing of its pupils, parents and staff. 

Job Description:

Teaching and Learning

·  Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the class teacher, line manager and other school staff.

·  Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes and curriculum target setting for pupils and help monitor their progress.

·  Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

·  Work with other professionals, such as therapists and psychologists, as necessary.

·  Assist with the maintenance of pupil records.

·  Support pupils with a range of special needs and help develop their social skills.

·  Plan and prepare one morning or afternoon lesson per week with support from the class teacher.

·  Lead class to allow class teacher time for planning, preparation and assessment.

·  Supervise class to cover short-term absence of class teacher as required.

Administrative Duties

·  Ensure learning journals effectively captures pupils progress, under the direction of the class teacher.

·  Daily communication with parents

·  Timely reporting of behaviour, medical, and safeguarding information.

Standards and Quality Assurance

·  Support the aims and ethos of the school.

·  Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

·  Attend team and staff meetings as required.

·  Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the class teacher.

·  Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.

Other duties and responsibilities

·  Attend to the physical well-being of pupils as appropriate to their individual needs, including personal care.

·  Actively supervise pupils at the beginning and end of the day, including escorting to transport.

·  Actively supervise and engage pupils in a range of activities during break and lunchtimes.

·  Undertake Team Teach training and be prepared to undertake any training necessary to support professional development.

·  Undertake Child Protection training in accordance with Bucks Council guidance.  

Applications: all via My New Term. 

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS, qualifications and reference checks.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

In the event that we deem personal statements have been AI generated, candidates will not be shortlisted for interview. On that basis, please ensure that your statement is authentic to avoid your application being discarded. 

We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in learning how to contribute purposefully to the educational and social development of our pupils.

Full training will be provided.

Closing date: 9am – Tuesday 9^th June 2026