Teaching Assistant

5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunities to start at Shenley Brook End School

Teaching Assistant x2

To commence ASAP

Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 £25,988 - £27,254 p.a pro rata, £19,809 - £20,774 p.a actual

32.5 hours per week, term time plus training days (39 weeks per year)

Monday - Friday 8.15am - 3.15pm with a half hour unpaid break

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will work under the direct supervision of the SENCo to support students with Special Educational Needs. Your role will include being with students in lessons and delivering intervention on a 1-1 basis. You must enjoy the challenge of working with young people and want to make a difference to their wellbeing and education.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with young people and/or an understanding of special needs. Experience of supporting children with ASD/ADHD would be advantageous. We welcome applicants interested in entering teaching who would like to gain experience before applying for teacher training.

The ideal candidate will: -

Experience of working with young people and/or an understanding of special needs

Be a proficient IT user with the ability to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy

Have excellent communication skills that allows you to inform, coach and advise others

Want to make a difference to the children in our care

We are interested in receiving applications from applicants willing to complete apprenticeship level 4 or 5 if appointed.

The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes. We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a ​5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on [phone removed].

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

[phone removed]

Email: [email removed]

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson