Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Galley Hill Campus at The Woodlands School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WS/90485

Location

Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,824.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 10th Jul, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Galley Hill Campus

Grade D

FTE £26,824 to £28,142

Actual starting salary £20,446.78(£13.90 ph)

Term time + 5 inset days

Following the successful internal promotions of teaching assistants, we are looking to expand our team. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people, who are able to engage with our students. You will be working alongside at least two other teaching assistants so you must be able to work in a team. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school’s policies, including safeguarding and child protection. Experience is not necessary but a passion to support children and young people with special educational needs is essential. If you have applied for the same position within the last 6 months, please do not reapply at this time.

The Woodlands School is a specialist provision for children and young people with Autism and/or Social Communication Difficulties, all the students have Education, Health and Care Plans as their needs are long term.

Full-time: Posts are for 32.5 hours a week and Term Time Only. Teaching Assistant hours are 8:30-3:25pm Monday-Wednesday, 8:30pm-4:00pm Thursday and 8:30-3:15pm Friday term time only.

Please Note: A willingness to take part in swimming is essential as the students take part in swimming as part of the curriculum. You must be over 18 years of age.

This position will be based at our Galley Hill campus.

We welcome visits to the school.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Open until post filled.

All candidates must be suitable to work with vulnerable children and adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Contact Details

  Kerry West
  01908563885
  kerry.west@twsmk.co.uk

The Woodlands School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Are you over the age of 18?
Are you willing to take part in swimming lessons?
Are you willing to assist pupils with personal care?
Supporting Statement: In as much detail as possible, please explain why you believe you are suitable for this role. Please refer to the job description in your answer.