Graduate Assistant - Placement Year

Ashfold School; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 7,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Aylesbury is seeking a Graduate Assistant for a 10-month placement role. The successful candidate will support teaching staff, assist in various departments, and contribute to the boarding house's activities. This position includes free accommodation and meals during term-time, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a dynamic school environment.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Meals during term-time

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Must demonstrate initiative when required.
• High standards of personal conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching colleagues in promoting enthusiasm for various subjects.
• Assist in learning and administration in a relevant department.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance in the boarding house.
• Engage actively in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Type of Position: Graduate Assistant - Placement

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 11 January 2026

Salary: £7,000 (Sept-July) including free accommodation and meals during term-time

We are seeking to employ a suitable candidate for a 10 month placement position supporting our wider teaching colleagues to promote an enthusiasm for, and excellence in, the various academic and extra-curricular subjects throughout the school.

This role can also be tailored to suit the focussed skillset and interests of the successful candidate. They will assist with the learning in, and administration of, a busy and dynamic relevant department, dependent upon the individual's core skills and experience. Living in the boarding house, they will also assist Head of Boarding with evening activities and boarding routines and be an integral part of the boarding house team providing pastoral support and guidance in a caring, family setting.

The successful candidate must be able to work effectively as a team member with the ability to show initiative when required. We expect our staff to take a full and active part in all aspects of school life and so the post holder will be a person who is flexible, have a ‘can do’ attitude, be a positive role model for young children and adopt high standards of personal conduct in order to maintain the respect of parents, pupils and colleagues. They will be given responsibilities within the relevant department and work closely alongside the sport and academic staff in the teaching and learning of a varied age group of children.

Ashfold offers an excellent all-round education and a wealth of opportunities to excel both in the classroom and beyond. We encourage and celebrate participation in sport and the arts, including art and design technology, drama and music as well as a wide variety of extra-curricular activities enabling every child to develop their individual strengths, talents and interests and discover new ones.