Inspiring Full Time 1:1 TA

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Danesfield School in Medmenham, Marlow, is recruiting a Teaching Assistant on a permanent, term-time basis starting November 2026. Salary is Bucks Pay Scale 1b: point 6–10 depending on experience. The role is full-time with term-time only working hours.

Closing date is 31/10/2026 and interviews may occur earlier by arrangement. Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable though not essential. The candidate will support a nominated pupil, assist with displays, maintain pupil records and

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated and collaborative team player with a focus on supporting a nominated pupil.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Job description

Overview

Inspiring Teaching Assistant, Danesfield School, Medmenham, Marlow. This is a permanent term time only position, starting in November 2026.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Scale 1b: point 6 - 10 depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 31/10/2026

Interviews to be held: By arrangement, which may be prior to the closing day

About Us

At Danesfield School we pride ourselves on celebrating each child's unique potential and creating an inclusive, happy and nurturing community where children thrive. Our school site has developed so much in recent years with a brand new forest school, nurture rooms, science block and a digital suite.

Visit our website www.danesfieldschool.co.uk for a virtual tour of our amazing facilities.

About The Role

You will be responsible for supporting a nominated pupil, inspiring children and colleagues to be the best they can and promote a growth mindset approach. Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable although not essential.

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

For more information, please see attached candidate pack

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and happy person who wants to be part of a school where you are valued and your hard work recognised. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to show empathy and patience and be a collaborative team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

For more information please see attached candidate pack

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Whilst our website gives you a flavour of Danesfield, we would love to show you around our inclusive, happy and nurturing environment in person.

Tel No: 01628 483031

Email: [email protected]

We are a Safeguarding School which is committed to promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.