Assistant Teacher

Princes Risborough School; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Princes Risborough School is part of the Insignis Academy Trust and is seeking an energetic Assistant Teacher to join our successful, vibrant school community.

Working under the SENDCO and subject teachers, you will support teaching and learning and contribute to high expectations and excellent academic outcomes for all students.

This permanent role offers a part-time 13 hours 20 minutes per week during term time, with training days, starting December 2026, and a pro-rata salary range.

Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational in working with students.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under guidance of the SENDCO and subject teachers.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment and high academic outcomes.

Job description

Insignis Academy Trust

PRINCES RISBOROUGH SCHOOL

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant school community as an

Assistant Teacher

Permanent

13 hours 20 minutes per week, 39 working weeks per year

(2 days per week) (term time + training days)

Bucks Pay Range 3 - Actual salary £8,877 - £9,522

(equivalent to £29,114 - £31,230 for full time)

Start date - December 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 12 noon

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Teacher with a strong commitment to working with students in an educational setting. As an Assistant Teacher you will work under the guidance of the SENDCO and subject teacher’s to support the teaching and the learning of all children and young people. As a member of our team, you will be passionate about contributing your skills to ensure all our children and young people receive the best possible education.

We can offer you.

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

We are located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and offer a rich, positive and supportive learning environment with outstanding continuing professional development and career opportunities. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team.

Closing date - Tuesday 17th November 2026 12 noon

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email [e-mail] or by telephone [phone], who will be happy to help.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.