Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? Do you have experience as a Teaching Assistant?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful *NEW* school in High Wycombe!

About Wycombe Preparatory School

Wycombe Preparatory School is a brand new co-educational independent school for 3- to 11-year-olds in, High Wycombe. We aim for our school to be a thriving, happy and purposeful place where excellence and a love of learning is nurtured.

Being part of the leading independent schools group in the UK provides us with ample experience and opportunities to provide an outstanding education to our students.

About the Position

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time Only

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30/1:30 pm

Benefits: On-Site Parking, Free Lunches, Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Life Assurance (3x Annual Salary) and a Referral Programme

Salary: Commensurate on Experience

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Creating and managing a caring, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assisting our pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example: clarifying and explaining instructions.
• Assisting in weaker areas, e.g., speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Organising and managing groups or individuals ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
• Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of primary school age
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• The ability to be flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities and other aspects of school life.

Once you have submitted your application, we will send you an Application Form to complete.

We recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and arrange interviews before the closing date according to response levels.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High Wycombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Teaching Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person