Preparing for Adulthood Specialist Teaching Assistant

Shenley Brook End School · Milton Keynes, South East

Preparing for Adulthood Specialist Teaching Assistant at Shenley Brook End School, based in Milton Keynes, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Milton Keynes, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
23 Sep 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference 2a6e1ff1cb6f1c6424256e3de53d49e9487c98dd

About the role

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

Preparing for Adulthood Specialist Teaching Assistant

Permanent

Salary: Grade 5 £28,607 - £32,045 p.a pro rata, £24,825 - £27,808 p.a actual

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

Mon - Thurs 8.15am - 4.15pm and Fri 8.15am - 3.45pm with a half hour unpaid break

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly efficient and organised person to become the Preparing for Adulthood Teaching Assistant for Shenley Brook End School. You will work as part of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team in supporting students with a variety of needs to access the curriculum in mainstream lessons, or in a group or one to one intervention outside of the classroom. You will work in collaboration with colleagues in the SEND Team as directed by the SENCO.

The ideal candidate will: -

Have previous experience of working with SEND students of varying needs

Have the ability to communicate effectively with young people.

Have experience of working within an education setting.

Want to make a difference to the children in our care.

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 People Services on [phone removed].

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 28th September

To view full details and apply online, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136730/EDV-2024-SBES-14045 alternatively you can contact recruitment at the address below. 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.

Recruitment, 5 Dimensions Trust, Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PT

[phone removed]

Email: [email removed]

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson

Reference: 2a6e1ff1cb6f1c6424256e3de53d49e9487c98dd · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 23 Sep 2026 · Listed via Shenley Brook End School

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