Assistant Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value level due to stable employment in a specialized school setting with decent starting salary. Opportunities for professional growth exist.
- Compensation range: £10,610 - £14,303 (pro-rata)
- Growth in special education experience
- Potential for impactful teaching
Pros
- Work in a specialized environment for children with unique needs
- Development of supportive teaching skills
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives
Cons
- Limited compensation growth potential
- Work may be challenging with higher emotional demands
- Part-time nature may limit full benefits
Who it's for
Entry/Mid-Level • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced educators in special needs
- Those passionate about making a difference
- Candidates pursuing teaching careers
Not recommended for
- Professionals seeking plentiful advancement opportunities
- Persons not interested in special needs education
- Candidates looking for high-paced corporate settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
25-30 hours per week /39 weeks per annum
Bucks Pay Range 2 (£18,517 - £20,800) pro-rata equates to approximately
25 hours per week - £10,610.00 - £11,919.00
30 hours per week - £12,733.00 - £14,303.00
Do you want to change lives?
Do you want a job that really matters?
The Chiltern Way Academy (CWA) is a cutting edge and transformational Special Needs school for students with Social, Emotional, Communication and Interaction Difficulties (SECID).
Our Prestwood campus works with students on the Autistic spectrum and our Wendover campus works with students with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
We are expanding rapidly and as new posts are created it is an exciting time to join us.
We need Assistant Teachers with presence and excellent interpersonal skills who want to develop professionally. You will work closely with the teachers to enhance the learning experience of small groups of students in a classroom setting and undertake one-to-one mentoring and support.
You will join a talented, loyal and hardworking team dedicated to improving outcomes for our children.
To find out more please contact:
Nick Hall, Head of Campus - Prestwood:
Email: nhall@chilternway.org
Phone: 07921 872 360
Please check out our website for more details and an application form www.chilternway.org
Closing date: Friday 12th January 2018 (noon)
Interviews: 18th / 19th January 2018
Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
