Inspiring Full Time 1:1 TA

Buckinghamshire Council; Marlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Danesfield School in Medmenham, Marlow, is seeking an Inspiring Teaching Assistant for a permanent, term-time only role starting November 2026. The post is full-time with DBS checks and references required.

You will support a nominated pupil, inspire children and colleagues, and promote a growth mindset. Experience with SEN is desirable though not essential, with duties spanning classroom prep to admin support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
• We look for an enthusiastic, motivated, happy person who is valued and recognised for hard work.
• Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Empathy

Patience

Job description

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

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.

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.

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.

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.