Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30am-3.15pm (including 30 minutes daily unpaid break)

Total Weekly Hours: 31.25

Working Weeks: 38 weeks (Term Time)

FTE Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1b Points 6-10; £24,836 - £25,823

Actual Salary: £17,386 - £18,077 (Depending on experience)

The School

At Burford, our school vision 'to be a happy school with a love of learning at its heart, where all children and staff are nurtured within a safe environment, to reach their potential' is reinforced through our school values. We are a welcoming and inclusive school set in the heart of its local community.

We believe passionately that it is possible and necessary to balance high expectations with kindness, compassion and nurture, so that all members of our community are supported academically, socially and emotionally to ‘Enjoy, Achieve and Succeed’ whilst at Burford. This applies equally to our families, our staff and the wider community of Marlow Bottom.

The Role

The successful will work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with the class, small groups or individuals under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. To support the class teacher in delivering the learning intension.

What we are looking for

• Good Communication Skills
• Patience and Calmness
• Empathy and Understanding
• Good listening and Observation Skills
• Team Play
• Reliability and Responsibility
• Positive Behaviour Management

What we offer

• Gym discount at the Redgrave Sports Centre (RSC) based at Great Marlow School
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• CPD - Training and Professional Development
• Term Time Working
• Being part of a supportive and experienced team

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and if suitable applicants are identified, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.