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Behaviour Focused Teaching Assistant

The Woodlands School · Milton Keynes · Milton Keynes

Job description

BEHAVIOUR FOCUSED TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED

MKCC Grade E

32.5 hours or 37 hours

Actual starting salary £24,817.35 - £26,920.89
(term time only + 5 inset days)

Where experience exceeds expectations and evidence of a higher current salary is provided, candidates may be appointed at the top of the salary band.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? If your answer is yes, then why not come and work with like-minded people?

The Woodlands School - Galley Hill Campus is a small, specialised provision within The Woodlands School, supporting young people with complex needs, including behaviour that challenges. As a secondary campus with only 24 pupils, we pride ourselves on building strong, meaningful relationships where every student is known, understood and celebrated.

We are looking for a staff member to join our Galley Hill team. Working at Galley Hill means being part of a close, dedicated team where collaboration, communication and shared problem-solving are at the heart of daily practice. Because of the size of the campus, teamwork and consistency are vital, and staff quickly develop positive, trusting relationships that make a real difference in our students’ lives. 

You will be supporting children and young people with their learning, care and social-emotional needs, both in school and in community settings. This includes delivering personalised learning and providing high-quality support for students with high levels of behaviour needs. You will follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, use a trauma-informed and regulation-focused approach, and apply specialist strategies. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will assist with daily routines, transitions and positive behaviour management to ensure each student can access learning and achieve their full potential in a safe, caring and well-structured environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have high emotional resilience, we would love to hear from you. Experience is not required but an emphatic nature and a desire to make a difference to students' lives is essential.

We welcome visits to the Galley Hill Campus, kerry.west@twsmk.co.uk

Please Note: A willingness to take part in swimming is essential as the students take part in swimming as part of the curriculum.

Closing Date: Rolling

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date ASAP

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About this school

The Woodlands School

Community special school · Ages 4–19

Not rated
Pupils
233
Avg teacher salary
£51,660
Pupil:teacher ratio
5.9:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PU

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Salary
£24,817.35 - £26,920.89 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
3 June 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026

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